I, The Great And Powerful Hephaestus

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I, the great and powerful Hephaestus ( also know as Vulcan ), am the god of fire, forgery, and craftsmanship. Now I know what you're thinking, how does an immortal god like myself get a limp? Well, my mother Hera got jealous because my father, Zeus, was cheating on her which lead to the birth of Athena. What does this have to do with my limp you might ask? Angry at my father, Hera bore me herself, and without the benefits of intercourse, I became crippled. Apparently, I am also noted to be unattractive compared to my fellow Olympians. Including my limp, my other unfortunate weaknesses include an addiction to wine's.

Although most Olympians prefer their weapons, I prefer art and wit rather than violence. I travel across

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