Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, art and sculpture, blacksmiths, craftsmen, metals, and volcanoes. He is the son of Zeus and Hera and his Roman name is Vulcan. According to mythology, Hera once kicked Hephaestus out of Mount Olympus despite being her son, but he was later able to return after crafting a magical golden throne that trapped Hera when she sat in it. Hephaestus worked as a smith and crafted many weapons and items used by the other gods.