Hephaestus

Hephaestus is a character mentioned in the game Stray Gods. He is an Idol, with powers related to crafting and weaponsmithing. He is married to Aphrodite, though for most of their relationship, she had no affection for him. During World War II, the Idol Ares betrayed his fellow Idols to the mortal world, resulting in Aphrodite being captured and tortured by the Axis powers. Hephaestus made a deal with the Allied powers to broker her freedom, in exchange for his own. He aided in developing weapons, including the atomic bomb, to force Aphrodite's release.
Hephaestus remains with the mortal government after the war. In one path of the epilogue, Medusa chooses to be handed over to the government, and they express their gratitude by suggesting that the Idols might be able to see Hephaestus again.
Category:Idols