What Does the Name Hephaestus Mean
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Hephaestus Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek ‘Ηφαιστος (Hephaistos), meaning unknown. It probably shares its origin with the Minoan city of Φαιστος (Phaistos), which is of Pre-Greek origin. In Greek mythology...
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