Vulcan
In Roman mythology, the god of fire and destruction, later identified with the Greek god Hephaestus.
His principal festival was the Vulcanalia held on 23 Aug, but his most ancient feast was the Fornacalia, where he was worshipped as god of furnaces. In Rome the Vulcanale, an area with an altar, was dedicated to him on the north side of the Forum.
| He was also known as Mulciber, averter of fire. |
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