Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Hephaestus Had a Club Foot




The ancient Greek God, Hephaestus was born deformed.  He was the son of Hera and Zeus and said to be crippled and required a cane to walk.  In all probability, he was born with a clubfoot.  He became a great craftsman and was married to the beautiful Aphrodite who did not stay faithful to him.  He also was in love with Athena.  His other name was Vulcan in Rome.


Here is a passage from Nonnos describing his foot and describing him as hobbling (an old term used to describe those with a club foot):


 
 
 
 

Man with club foot



Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_foot

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hephaestus

 

 
 

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