Comments (Meaning / History Only)
Karl Kerenyi gives in "Mythologie der Griechen" simply the meaning of "hephaistos" as "fire".
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The name"Hephaistos" is probably related with the Minoan city "Phaistos", which was famous for its blacksmiths. [noted -ed]
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This is the Greek word for volcano - it explains the god's association with fire.
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