Where the word volcano came from?

Answer 1

'Volcano' comes from the roman god of blacksmiths and fire, Vulcan. When a volcano erupted in Roman times, the people explained it as Vulcan being angry, and hitting the anvil in his forgery (the volcano) with extra strength, sending up the sparks.

Answer 2

The word "volcano" comes from the name of the ancient Roman god of fire, Vulcan. Romans believed that volcanoes were connected to Vulcan's forge, where he created weapons for the gods. The term was first used to describe Mount Etna in Sicily, one of the most active volcanoes in Europe.

Answer 3

Vulcan, the blacksmith god of fire in Roman mythology, (the son of Jupiter and Juno).

Answer 4

The Romans called their God of fire Vulcan, and from that we get the word volcano.

Answer 5

The word Volcano derives from the name of Vulcan the Roman god of fire.

Answer 6

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