Hefaistos

Also called Hephaestus. The god of smiths and craftsmen. Mainly the god of smiths, he is also worshiped by all who have dedicated their life to a craft. It is not unusual that His name or symbol is used as a sort of guarantee by artisans or craftsmen proud of their work. It is commonly known that no amount of sacrifice will make Him tolerate sloppy work. Rather one must seek guidance while working and perhaps ask for help from His priests. To a priest of Hefaistos, He is easy to comprehend, for He acknowledges the competent, helps the willing and do not interfere with human politics. And the priest will tell you that of the gods, Hefaistos loves man most of all, as His gifts are given unconditionally. The gifts of other gods may be spectacular, even miraculous, but the gifts of Hefaistos continue to function, regardless of whether He is worshiped or not. Some philosophers have continued along this line of thought and see Hefaistos as a great smith systematically adding new metals to his alloy, either seeking the right combination or simply as an experiment.
Holy day. June 3rd. Symbols: Anvil (usually with a hammer), a man with a leather apron, or anything associated with craftsmanship.