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Vulcan

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Roman Ancient god of fire, worshiped by the Romans throughout their early history. Vulcan was associated with volcanoes and volcanic fire. Later, he was identified with the Greek god Hephaestus and therefore supposed to have workshops under Mount Etna and other volcanoes, where he was assisted by the Cyclopes in forging thunderbolts for Jupiter. However, while the Greek Hephaestus was "the divine artificer," a great craftsman, Vulcan was only a fire god. He was also called Mulciber (Softener or Smelter). Vulcan's parents were Jupiter and Juno. His wife was Venus, with whom he fathered Cupid.

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