Hephaestus was an interesting god in that in many ways, he was so different from the rest. For one, he was the only “ugly” god of the immortals. He was also kind and peace-loving, qualities that escaped many of the other deities, who were often quick-tempered and jealous.

Hephaestus was also married to Aphrodite, a product of an arranged marriage to keep the other gods from fighting over the most beautiful goddess.