Hephaestus is the god of fire, craftsmanship, metalworking, and technology in ancient Greek mythology. He was the son of Hera and Zeus, but due to abnormalities at his birth, he was rejected by the gods and fell from Mount Olympus to Earth, where he was adopted by the Cyclopes.

Hephaestus was renowned for his skills in crafting tools and weapons, primarily using metals. He was also known for his role as the god of fire and the heating element.