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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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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


The name ''volcano'' has its origin from the name of vulcan a god of?

The name "volcano" originates from the name of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking. Vulcan was believed to have been responsible for volcanic eruptions due to his association with fire and forge.


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 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.


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.


What is the derivation of the word volcano?

The word "volcano" comes from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan. In Latin, the term "Vulcanus" refers to the god of fire, and "volcanus" means "fire." Over time, the geological feature known as a "volcano" became associated with fire and was named after the Roman god.