I have a strong admiration for craftspeople, which is why I find the story of the God of Fire and Metalworkers, Hephaestus, also known as Vulcan in Roman mythology, so intriguing. Hephaestus was the son of the Greek goddess Hera, and she was unhappily married to Zeus, who was a serial cheater. Despite facing struggles of her own, Hera proved to be just as cruel and unempathetic. Hephaestus was born disfigured, with accounts of his physical appearance varying, including an enl