Greek
Roman
Functions and attributes
Master blacksmith and craftsman of the gods; god of the forge, craftsmanship, invention, fire and volcanoes.The son of Hera, either by Zeus or through parthenogenesis. Married to Aphrodite. His Latin name, Vulcan, gave us the word "volcano".His symbols include fire, anvil, axe, donkey, hammer, tongs, and quail.