Master thesis | Classics and Ancient Civilizations (MA)
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Hephaistos has a peculiar role in Greek Mythology. He is a crippled deity, and despite his divine nature, must always work and is not as respected as a god would be expected to. In this thesis I...Show moreHephaistos has a peculiar role in Greek Mythology. He is a crippled deity, and despite his divine nature, must always work and is not as respected as a god would be expected to. In this thesis I will discuss Hephaistos in an analysis of his role in mythology and his uses in different kinds of literature, in many different time periods. In this way I will distill common aspects about the god and try to understand his role in Greek society.Show less
