Ans. He was the son of Jupiter and Juno, but was cast down from heaven on account of his deformed appearance. He landed in Lemnos, but broke his leg in the fall, and remained lame ever afterwards.
Ques. How was Vulcan represented?
Ans. As a smith standing by an anvil with tools in his hand.
Ques. What was his occupation?
Ans. He had a blacksmith shop in Lemnos, where he manufactured Jupiter’s thunderbolts, and the arms of the other gods. Vulcan was the god of fire, and the patron of blacksmiths and armorers.
Ques. What were the most celebrated works of Vulcan?
Ans. The armor of Achil´les and of Æne´as, the beautiful necklace of Hermi´one, the crown of Ariadne, and the brazen palace of the sun. The shield of Achil´les was enamelled with metals of various colors, and embossed with beautiful historical designs.
Ques. To whom was Vulcan married?
Ans. Vulcan was married to Venus, but that goddess behaved treacherously towards him and attached herself to Mars.
Ques. Who were the servants of Vulcan?