Temple of Hephaistos, Athens

The Temple of Hephaistos, also called Hephaisteion and Theseion, was a temple erected on Kolonos Agoraios hill in the northwestern area of Athens, Greece. Overlooking the agora, the temple was dedicated to Hephaistos, the Greek god of the forge and fire, and to Athena Ergane, the goddess of the crafts and weaving.
Due to the fact that the temple was heavily decorated by mythological events, especially those featuring Theseus, the mythical hero, the temple was also called Theseion.Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "The Agora of Athens: The Hephaisteion"
Beside the temple was located the Garden of Hephaistos, which was a popular meeting place.Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "Discovery Sites: Garden of Hephaistos"
During the Peloponnesian War, the heavily-guarded temple was frequented by Hermippos, a member of the Eyes of Kosmos branch of the Cult of Kosmos. After uncovering his identity as a member of the Cult, the Spartan misthios Kassandra traveled to the temple and eliminated him.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Eyes of Kosmos
==Gallery==
ACOD Athens Temple of Hephaistos interior.jpg|The main hall of the temple
ACOD Hermippos Temple of Hephaistos.jpg|Hermippos at the back of the temple
DTAG - Temple of Hephaistos 2006.png|The temple in 2006
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
==References==
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Category:Landmarks in Athens
Category:Locations in Attika
Category:Cult of Kosmos locations