Hephaestus was the god of fire and craftsmanship in Greek mythology. He was reportedly the son of Hera, though some accounts say Zeus was his father. As an infant, Hera threw Hephaestus off Mount Olympus because she was angry, and he fell into the sea. He was cared for on the island of Lemnos until becoming a skilled craftsman. Hephaestus built magical thrones and other items for the gods, including jewelry for his wife Aphrodite. However, Aphrodite had an affair with Ares that Hephaestus discovered, so he trapped the lovers in an invisible net as revenge. Hephaestus had his forge either