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Though he is a god, Hephaestus does not appear in The Odyssey at all. However, he is mentioned many times in epic similes when Odysseus is cleansed by Athena. In the epic similes, Odysseus is being compared to Hephaestus polishing silver: "As a master craftsman washes gold over beaten silver--a man the god of fire and Queen Athena trained in every fine technique--and finishes off his last effort, hansome work...so she lavishes splendor over his head and shoulders now" (Book 23 line 178).
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How is Hephaestus related to Zeus?
Hephaestus is Zeus' son
How is the word Odyssey related to Odysseus journey?
The word odyssey is related to odysseus journey because the word odyssey means a long journey and odysseus journey home took him 20 years
Who is related to Hephaestus?
Hera was his mother, Zeus probably his father. This means that he was related to all the Olympic gods.
How is the The Odyssey related to the Trojan war?
The Odyssey is the story of Odysseus, a warrior in the Trojan War, sailing home.
How is perseus related to The Odyssey?
He isnt. the story has nothing to do with him.
