# Vulcan — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Vulcan in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hercules, Strong Hercules

**First appearance:** 0005-roman-divinities

## Who they are

God of fire and metalworking, husband of Venus, forger of divine weapons.

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