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Gods and Goddesses
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 Vulcan
Historical Thread
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This is the thread for discussion on the god Vulcan and for information about the Flamen Volcanalis as well as the cult of Vulcan.
Vulcan was the Roman god for fire and metal working. He was the protector of smiths, and was normally depicted as a bearded man, dressed as a worker and carrying the utensils of a smith.
A special priest, the Flamen Volcanalis, took care of his cult. There were two major festivals in Vulcan's honour: the Tubilustrium on May 23, and the Volcanalia on August 23.
There was a Temple of Vulcan in the Campus Martius. Vulcan was the patron of Ostia, the habour city of Rome.
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Vulcan (* Ursus Longinus, Aug 27, 2004 - 16:23 ) I'm wondering (* Gaia Marcius, May 26, 2003 - 21:07 ) Wonderful, Pros! (* Maximius Flavius, May 23, 2003 - 20:34 ) Brief Description (* Proserpina Curius, May 23, 2003 - 16:53 )|
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