The fact that there are gods with disabilities makes me so emotional. Hephaestus, Tyr, Hodr, Odin and other disabled deities just prove that being disabled is a vital part of the human experience, not a deviation from it, and that concept alone is so moving. Just like there are deities for specific human experiences like fertility or war, there are also deities with disabilities, which just proves that we have just as much of a place on this earth as mothers and warriors do. The idea of that has genuinely pulled me through some hard times.
Oh fiery Hephaestus of those who are abandoned.
Oh Hephaestus of those who's craft isn't appreciated enough.
You, of those who fight their own bodies everyday simply to live,
And of those who live for their craft.
Hephaestus of those, who struggle with family,
Of those who's a child of demanding parents.
Hephaestus the father of those who seek their true calling,
And those who are too much in pain to seek.
Oh resourceful Hephaestus, of students with passionate hearts
And of those who learn in their own room, dedicated to the craft.
You of the disabled, of those who are experienced, and of those who are new.
Of those who wish to improve and of those who cannot.
Oh eternal Hephaestus, your fire lights my path.
Your hand of smithery guiding me through getting experience.
Oh kind Hephaestus, the fire in my soul burns for you,
As I learn the crafts and stories, as they light me brighter.
And oh Hephaestus, you are for all. You appreciate those who learn, and guide those who don't. You do not hate, do not abandon. You don't leave the women who fight the world to be great, you stay with disabled people, who's minds are too loud to improve, and you stay with curious children, with excited adults, with passionate people, who sometimes in our society are called nerds.
Hephaestus the lame one, the one of crafts, the blazing one, the gentle one, the one of skill. You, living in arts.
I am grateful for the blessings you gave me, the path you led me on, and the one you still walk with me. My mentor, my teacher, my guide.
Black smith of the gods; Hêphaistos, famed for inventions for the gods. Strong, whiled, and bright as fire — I thank you for the inventions you gave, the very fire in flames and smithing.
Strongly bright Hêlios, personification of the bright and sunny sun. Forever a guard of oaths I call to you, from the earth to the heavens, hear, golden Titan, whose eternal eye with matchless sight illumines all the sky. Listen to my prayer and praise for thy, I thank. Thank you all mighty Hêlios for the sun, seasons, and keeping those true to their oath.
A space for Hellenic Polytheistic worshipping and honoring the Greek God, Hephaestus -- the God of fire, volcanoes, crafts, blacksmiths, metalworking, carpentry, sculpture, and artisans.
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