In Greek mythology Hephaestus was the blacksmith of the gods.

They said he made great objects and inventions. In Greek mythology Hephaestus was the blacksmith of the gods.

He also formed the first woman, sometimes called Pandora.

Hephaestus was shown as lame, which means he problems with his legs and could not walk properly. Many ancient Greek blacksmiths were lame, or couldn't walk and couldn't be warriors, hunters, or farmers. It was important to be a warrior, hunter or farmer.

Hephaestus was the son of Hera, goddess of marriage and childbirth. In a number of stories his father was Zeus, king of gods. According to some myths, Hephaestus was married to Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty