The common paperclip might seem like a mundane office supply but it has a surprising link to the ancient Greek god Hephaestus Hephaestus was the god of fire and blacksmiths and was said to have crafted the first paperclips from metal According to myths Hephaestus was also responsible for forging the armor of the gods giving the paperclip a divine association

Prompt:
What everyday object has a surprising connection to ancient mythology, and what makes this connection so fascinating?