Vulcan Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Vulcan?
A
The God of metalworking, fire and craftsmen
2
Q
Why was Vulcan so important to the Romans?
A
Industry and warfare were essential to the Romans way of life
3
Q
What was his festival called?
A
Vulcanalia
4
Q
How was he important in Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’?
A
He crafted the shield that Aeneas used in battle
5
Q
How is Vulcan represented?
A
With a hammer
