To Hephaistos

Noble Hephaistos, unmatched armorer of gods,
master builder, strong-armed son of Zeus and Hera.
Stout Hephaistos, deliverer of Athena,
inventor of all manner of clever device,
flawless forger of weapons for gods and heroes,
firm-handed artisan, I praise and honor you.
Hephaistos, patron of artist and creator,
I pray to you. Well-known were you in times past;
many your temples, joyous your festivals,
most needful god of skill and craft. Guide my hands
in my work, grant me wit to devise what is useful,
give me heart to create what is beautiful.