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Vulcan is Hephaestus's Roman name.
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Was Hephaestus the god of fire and what was his Roman name?
Hephaestus was actually the god of the forges/blacksmiths. His Roman name was Vulcan.
Is Vulcan the Roman god of fire?
As far as I know yes. He is the god of fire and forging.
Who was the Roman god of volcanoes?
Vulcan was the god of volcanoes and fire.
Who was the god of fire and metalworking in Roman mythology?
Vulcan is the god of the forges (includes fire and metalworking) in Roman mythology. In Greek mythology, he is known as Hephaestus.
Who are the gods and goddesses in mythology and their function?
There are a lot of gods and goddesses in mythology, but here are the Greek and Roman ones (which are nearly the same): Zeus (Roman Name: Jupiter/Jove)---God of lightning, king of the gods Hera (Roman Name: Juno)---Goddess of marriage, queen of the gods Poseidon (Roman Name: Neptune)---God of the sea, father of horses Hades (Roman Name: Pluto)---God of the underworld Athena (Roman Name: Minerva)---Goddess of wisdom, arts, and war Apollo (Roman Name: Apollo)---God of the sun (can be Helios), music, healing Artemis (Roman Name: Diana)---Goddess of the hunt, goddess of wild things Aphrodite (Roman Name: Venus)---Goddess of love and beauty Hermes (Roman Name: Mercury)---God of messangers, theives, travellers, merchants Ares (Roman Name: Mars)---God of war Hephaestus (Roman Name: Vulcan)---Lame (as in crippled) god of forge and fire Hestia (Roman Name: Vesta)---Goddess of the hearth and home Demeter (Roman Name: Ceres)---Goddess of agriculture Eros (Roman Name: Cupid)---God of love Hebe (Only Greek)---Goddess of youth Iris (Only Greek)---Goddess of the rainbow Persephone (Roman Name: Proserpina)---Goddess of flowers Dionysus (Roman Name:Bacchus)---God of wine
Who is the Roman god of fire?
Vulcan is the Roman name. Hephaestus is the Greek name.
What greek god was god of fire?
The greek god of fire was Hephaestus (the roman name of Hephaestus was "Vulcan"
Was Hephaestus the god of fire and what was his Roman name?
Hephaestus was actually the god of the forges/blacksmiths. His Roman name was Vulcan.
What powers do the roman god vulcan have?
the roman god vulcan was the god of blacksmiths and fire his greek name is hephaestus.
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 is the god of the forge and the fire?
Hephaestus, Greek god of fire and the forge. Vulcan, the roman name for Hephaestus, see above. Pele, Hawaiian goddess of fire and wisdom. Hestia, Greek goddess of fire, the hearth, the heart of spirituality and emotional stability in the home. Vesta, Roman name for Hestia, see above. Brigid, (also known as: Brigit, and Brighid) Celtic goddess of fire, the forge, poetry. Ho-Masubi or Kagu-Tsuchi, the Japanese god of fire. Agni, Hindu god of fire.
How do you spell the god of fire's name?
The Roman version is Vulcan. The Greek version is Hephaestus.
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.
Is Mars the god of fire?
No, Mars is the Roman god of war. Vulcan is the god of fire.
Is Vulcan the Roman god of fire?
As far as I know yes. He is the god of fire and forging.
What Roman god are volcanoes named after?
Volcanism (vulcanism) is named for the Roman god of fire and the hearth, Vulcan. In Greek mythology, he was called Hephaestus.
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.
