Photographer's Note
Hephaestus (Ηφαιστος) is the Greek god whose approximate Roman equivalent is Vulcan; he is the god of technology including, specifically blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals and metallurgy, and fire. He was worshipped in all the manufacturing and industrial centers of Greece, especially Athens.
Though his forge traditionally lay in the heart of Lemnos, Hephaestus was quickly identified by Greek colonists in southern Italy with the volcano gods Adranus of Mount Etna and Vulcanus of the Lipara islands and his forge moved here by the poets; the first-century sage Apollonius of Tyana is said to have observed, "there are many other mountains all over the earth that are on fire, and yet we should never be done with it if we assigned to them giants and gods like Hephaestus".
This foto was captured in the royal gardens of Florence.Although in Italy the greek god was looking towards the sun like he was missing his home.
That same nostalgy i had also being away from Athens.
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batalay
(41261) 2006-11-15 12:28
Hello Nikos,
This is a well conceived and executed shot, with an excellent accompanying explanation. The Temple of Hephaestus in Athens offers a superior view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon -- something I'm sure you already known.
Regards,
Bulent
anes_lc
(14968) 2006-11-19 22:12
HI.I LIKE SO MUCH THE STATUES.I LIKE ALSO THIS ONE.SEAMS SCARED FOR ME BUT IN THE GOOD WAY.
ANES
panteliz
(278) 2008-01-09 5:35 [Comment]