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    Hephaestus: God of Fire, Metalwork, and Building
    Hephaestus: God of Fire, Metalwork, and Building
    Hephaestus: God of Fire, Metalwork, and Building
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    Hephaestus: God of Fire, Metalwork, and Building

    By Teri Temple and Robert Squier

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    Introduces the Greek god Hephaestus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2019
    ISBN9781503837966
    Hephaestus: God of Fire, Metalwork, and Building

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