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Vulcan

Vulcan

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Roman god of fire and metalworking who makes tools and weapons
  • proper noun
  • /ˈvʌlkən/
  • Literature
translation icon : Vulcano
  • Many artisans prayed to Vulcan for inspiration before starting their work.

Examples

  • In Roman mythology, Vulcan is known as the god of fire and metalworking.

  • With them is the Vulcan Ambassador, Sarek, Spock's father, and Nanclus, the Romulan Ambassador.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • I am Vulcan, the god.

  • And the, the reason is Vulcan is the Roman God for fire and he, he accidentally left it on the fire.

  • Lorian says we're going to be married in a traditional Vulcan ceremony.

  • La Verrier called his hypothetical planet Vulcan, after the Roman god of fire.

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  • You're suffering from a Vulcan mind-meld, Doctor.

  • They embrace and pray to Venus for protection and Vulcan for mercy.

  • Spock had retired and lives on Vulcan and undergoes the path of Kohlinar.

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  • The ancient Romans built temples dedicated to Vulcan, the deity of craftsmanship.

Synonyms

Hephaestus
vsVulcan
  • Literature
6 9.9

Greek god of fire who makes weapons and tools from metal for gods and heroes

is the Roman name with identical meaning to the Greek form
Hephaistos
vsVulcan
  • Literature
1 9.9

The Greek god of fire who makes metal tools and weapons for gods and heroes

is the Roman name with identical meaning to the Greek form

Compounds

A calm way of thinking that uses facts and does not show feelings

Surface Forms

Vulcan main

Etymology

Vulcan is the name of the Roman god of fire and metalwork. His name gave us the word volcano, so picture a fiery forge to remember that Vulcan is all about heat, fire, and making metal.