HephaistosHephaestus

The Smith of the Immortals; he was the son of Hera but he apparently had no father.

After a violent dispute with Hera, Zeus threw Hephaistos from Mount Olympos (Olympus) and he landed on the island of Lemnos; the fall from Olympos injured Hephaistos’ legs and left him permanently lame; Hephaistos was nursed and raised by the Nereid, Thetis and the mother of the Graces, Eurynome; he worked secretly with the two goddesses for nine years in a cave perfecting his craft before emerging to his rightful place among the Olympians.

During the Trojan War, Hephaistos was clearly on the side of the Argives (Greeks) and forged the armor which protected the hero Akhilleus (Achilles).

For more detailed information on Hephaistos I suggest that you consult the Immortals section of this site.