Pterosaurs. It means "winged lizards" in Greek, which is just what they were.
The greek god of fire was Hephaestus (the roman name of Hephaestus was "Vulcan"
No, pyrex is a brand name of glassware. Pyre means hearth or fire in Greek.
Vulcan is the Roman name. Hephaestus is the Greek name.
Hephaestus ps:he is also the god of fire
Fire in Greek is φωτιά [fotia]
The Roman version is Vulcan. The Greek version is Hephaestus.
volcano comes from the greek God of fire Vulcan ! :) xx
Hephaestus - god of forge, fire, volcano's, etc.
Hephaestus, Greek god of fire and the forge. Vulcan, the roman name for Hephaestus, see above. Pele, Hawaiian goddess of fire and wisdom. Hestia, Greek goddess of fire, the hearth, the heart of spirituality and emotional stability in the home. Vesta, Roman name for Hestia, see above. Brigid, (also known as: Brigit, and Brighid) Celtic goddess of fire, the forge, poetry. Ho-Masubi or Kagu-Tsuchi, the Japanese god of fire. Agni, Hindu god of fire.
Orion in Greek mythology was a great hunter. The name "Orion" is derived from the Greek word "Ὠαρίων," meaning "son of fire" or "light of the morning." This name possibly alludes to his hunting skills and strength.
The name Orion is of Greek origin and means "son of fire" or "light in the sky." In Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter and a constellation in the night sky is named after him.