Forge of Olympus Plot

The Story Behind 

Hephaestus – the finest blacksmith in the world! However, his mastery was only recognized years later when he was proclaimed a true god, granted the right to reside on Mount Olympus…

The God of Blacksmithing and Construction 

Ah, how many gods did Zeus father with his wife Hera! Among them were the most renowned figures from the ancient Greek pantheon, including Hephaestus.

The legendary god of blacksmithing constructed all the buildings on Olympus. In fact, he single-handedly created an entire city for the other gods. Yet, the Olympians only acknowledged him many years after his birth…

One Less Child, and Life Became Simpler 

Hephaestus began to vex Hera from the moment he came into the world: the supreme goddess saw a frail boy who appeared barely able to breathe. She lamented her unfulfilled hopes of bearing a strong and robust son and then ordered the child to be cast off Olympus, eager to rid herself of him and to never think of him again.

Hephaestus was fortunate to fall into the sea. The waters did not engulf him as they would an ordinary mortal. Instead, the ocean embraced the boy, becoming his second home. Until Hephaestus reached adulthood, the goddess Thetis raised him. All his free time was devoted to the craft of blacksmithing. It must be said he had no equal! Wielding his hammer and tongs, Hephaestus crafted true masterpieces.

A Beautiful Revenge 

One day, Thetis revealed to the greatest blacksmith of Hellas who his mother was. Learning of Hera’s actions, Hephaestus was consumed by rage! But what could he do against the supreme goddess, wife of Zeus and the very patroness of power on earth? Essentially, nothing. However, that did not mean Hephaestus had forgiven her. For many months, he concocted a cunning plan for revenge, hoping to humiliate Hera in the eyes of the other Olympians or at least present her in an unflattering light.

The greatest blacksmith forged a golden throne of astonishing beauty. It was unlike anything any mortal ruler or even the gods of Olympus possessed! Had Hades known of the exquisite object Hephaestus had created, he surely would have emerged from eternal darkness to sit upon that magnificent throne.

It Seems Hera has Fallen Into the Trap!  

Hephaestus sent his masterpiece to Olympus. Hera received the gift from an unknown craftsman and gladly accepted it. Naturally, she took her seat on the throne at the first opportunity.

Then, the built-in mechanism activated! The trap snapped shut around Hera’s arms and legs – she was unable to rise, no matter how hard she tried.

Even Hermes Could Not Persuade Him… 

The Olympians attempted to free the goddess, but to no avail. Even Zeus was powerless! Upon learning who had forged the magnificent throne, the Thunderer sent Hermes to persuade the great craftsman to exchange his wrath for mercy.

Alas, the talents of the god of lies, deceit, and commerce proved entirely ineffectual against Hephaestus’s grievance – he declared that Hera would remain on her throne for all eternity and had no intention of releasing her from his clever trap.

Wine Worked Its Magic

Returning to Olympus, Hermes reported his failure to Zeus. After listening to the messenger, the Thunderer decided to employ cunning! He convinced Dionysus to pay a visit to his unacknowledged brother.

The god of wine fulfilled his father’s request and intoxicated Hephaestus until he was thoroughly inebriated, then brought him to Olympus. Somehow, he persuaded the creator of the splendid throne to release Hera from the trap. Hephaestus freed his mother, though without much enthusiasm.

A Jack-of-All-Trades 

Zeus recognized the great blacksmith as his son and declared him a god. Hephaestus was granted the right to dwell on Olympus. Zeus created a forge for him, where he worked diligently each day.

Hephaestus forged numerous items that changed the course of history: weapons, artifacts, armor, and much more. You can visit his forge right now!