He was the blacksmith of gods and he crafted many of the supernatural equipments worn by gods including Agamemnon’s staff, Achilles’ armor, krotala – the clappers used by Heracles to chase away Stymphalian birds, Eros’ arrows and bow, the breastplate of Aegis, the girdle of Aphrodite, Helios’ chariot, Hermes’ helmet and sandals and Zeus’ thunderbolts. The Cyclopes were known to be his helpers at the forge.