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The world volcano comes from the Roman god Vulcan who was the patron of metals and metal-working. The study of volcanoes is called Vulcanism.
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The name ''volcano'' has its origin from the name of vulcan a god of?
the god of smithing
How did the word volcano get its name?
The name volcano has its origin from the name of Vulcan ,a god of fire in roman mythology
Who gave the name volcano?
volcano comes from the greek God of fire Vulcan ! :) xx
What are the origins of the words volcano?
"Volcano" is derived from the name of the Island of Vulcano, which got its name from the Roman god of fire, Vulcan.
Where was the name volcano derived from?
The word "volcano" was derived from the Roman god of fire and smithing, Vulcan. It was said that Vulcan lived in a volcano where he made weapons for the gods. When he got angry the volcano would erupt, similarly to volcanic eruptions today.
What is name of Greek god of the lava?
Hephaestus - god of forge, fire, volcano's, etc.
What does name Hephaestus mean other then god of the crafts?
volcano
What roman gods equivalent is a volcano?
Vulcan is the god of smithing and his symbol is a volcano, the word is derived from his name.
How did a volcano got its name?
From the name Vulcan given to the god of the underworld. Hence Vulcanology.
What is the root of the word volcano?
The word "volcano" comes from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan.
What is the Latin word for volcano?
There isn't one. But the word "Volcano" is derived from Latin word "Vulcanus" later "Vulcan" which is a name of Roman god of fire.
Where do you get the word volcano?
The word volcano is derived from the name of Vulcano Island off Sicily, which in turn was named after Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire.
