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Volcano greek mythology

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Roman God: Vulcan pr Vulcanus - An early Italian or Roman fire god who, over time, became identified with the Greek Hephaestos, god of the forge. In his capacity as a smelter of metals, the Romans called him Vulcan Mulciber, and he was often seen as a more destructive counterpart of Vesta (goddess of the hearth), who represented a more positive force of fire. Romans believed that Vulcan's main forge lay beneath Mt. Etna, the great volcano on the island of Sicily.

Greek God: Hephaestos: The Greek god of fire, the forge and the patron of craftsmen. Some claim he was the son of Zeus and Hera.

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Vulcan was the god of the forge of ancient Rome--his counterpart Hephaestus was the Greek god of the forge. His forge was below the ground, so when there were earthquakes or volcanic eruptions (coming from the name Vulcan), it was assumed Hephaestus was at his work.

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Technically, Hephaestus is the god of volcanoes because he is also the god of fire and metalworking. The Greeks also thought that his forges were under volcanoes, and when volcanoes erupt, that is supposed to be when Hephaestus is working at his forge.

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11y ago

When he has to sneeze, he erupts.

Or when Zeus didn't know what to do.

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Vulcan was the roman god of Fire and Volcanoes

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