HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Mars
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Jupiter
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Vulcan
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Juno
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Detailed explanation-1: -Vulcan, in Roman religion, god of fire, particularly in its destructive aspects as volcanoes or conflagrations. Poetically, he is given all the attributes of the Greek Hephaestus . His worship was very ancient, and at Rome he had his own priest (flamen).
Detailed explanation-2: -What is this? For the ancient Romans, it was Vulcan, the god of fire, forges and volcanoes. But unbeknownst to many, Vulcan suffered the most out of all other gods simply due to his appearance and how he was born.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vulcan is also sometimes called Mulciber (the smelter). craftsmen and built many tools for the gods on Mount Olympus. Vulcan was the builder of thunder bolts for Zeus and armor worn by the gods.
Detailed explanation-4: -It was Jupiter who finally saved the day, he promised that if Vulcan released Juno he would give him a wife, Venus the goddess of love and beauty. Vulcan agreed and married Venus.