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The English word 'volcano' is derived from the name of which ancient Roman god of fire and metalworking?

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Correct answer: Vulcan

The Romans believed that the island of Vulcano off the coast of Sicily was actually the chimney of the forge belonging to Vulcan, their god of fire and metalworking. When the volcano erupted, they thought Vulcan was busy hammering out weapons for Mars, the god of war. Photo: Sailko, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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