- Vulcan – Mythopedia
Vulcan was the clever and crafty Roman god of the forge, master of blacksmiths and artisans Lamed from childhood, he dedicated himself to his craft, creating some of the most powerful artifacts in Roman mythology
- Iliad: Book 18 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Argument The Grief of Achilles, and New Armour Made Him by Vulcan The news of the death of Patroclus is brought to Achilles by Antilochus Thetis, hearing his lamentations, comes with all her sea-nymphs to comfort him The speeches of the mother and son on this occasion Iris appears to Achilles by the command of Juno, and orders him to show himself at the head of the intrenchments The sight
- Hephaestus – Mythopedia
Hephaestus was the Greek god of craftsmanship, smithing, and fire Though lame from birth, he was a master blacksmith who created many magnificent weapons and machines
- Venus – Mythopedia
Venus was the Roman goddess of love, sex, maternal affection, and erotic passion Incomparably beautiful, she was the guardian of lovers and prostitutes, and revered as the mother of Aeneas, founder of the Roman people
- Mercury – Mythopedia
Mercury was the wily trickster of the Roman pantheon, patron deity of commerce and travel as well as messengers and thieves Always pushing boundaries, he was as quick to fool the other gods as he was to offer them assistance
- Jupiter – Mythopedia
Jupiter was the supreme god of the Roman pantheon, a god of the sky and weather and the champion of Rome and its empire His Greek counterpart was Zeus
- Mars – Mythopedia
Mars was the raging Roman god of warfare whose fury inspired savagery in battle Father of city founders Romulus and Remus, Mars was revered not only as a god of war, but one whose conflicts brought about lasting peace
- Pluto – Mythopedia
Pluto was the mysterious Roman god of the dead and lord of the underworld Sharing his realm with his stolen bride Proserpina, he also ruled over ores and precious stones and was known as the bringer of wealth
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