vulcan

• Nom propre désignant le dieu romain du feu, du travail des métaux et de la forge, équivalent du grec Héphaïstos.

A proper noun referring to the Roman god of fire, metalworking, and the forge, who is the counterpart of the Greek god Hephaestus.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Roman god of fire and metalworkingB2formal

   In Roman mythology, the god of fire, volcanoes, and metalworking, often depicted as a skilled blacksmith.

   Vulcain (dieu romain)

   • Vulcan forged weapons and armor for the gods in his workshop under Mount Etna.
   • The Romans held festivals in honor of Vulcan to prevent fires.
   • In mythology, Vulcan was the husband of Venus.