Vulcan
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Vulcan is the god of fire in Roman mythology. He is the son of Jupiter and Juno, and the husband of Venus.
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[edit] Myth
In order to punish humans for stealing the knowledge of how to make fire, Jupiter ordered to make Pandora as a bad gift for man. Vulcan's part in making Pandora was to make her out of clay and give her human form. He also made thrones for the other gods to sit on in Mount Etna.
[edit] Vulcanalia festival
Vulcan's blacksmith workshop was said to be below Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. Eash year on August 23 the festival of Vulcanalia is held. During the festival fish and small animals are thrown into the fire.
[edit] Statues
- There is a statue of Vulcan in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. It is the largest cast iron statue in the world.
[edit] See also
- Sethlans - Etruscan mythology version of Vulcan
- Hephaestus - Greek mythology version of Vulcan
