The Ancient Greeks named the island Therassía (Θηρασία) and Thérmessa (Θέρμεσσα, source of heat). The island appeared in their myths as the private workshop of the Olympian god Hephaestus, protector of the blacksmiths; he owned another two at Etna and Olympus. Strabo also mentions Thermessa as sacred place of Hephaestus (ἱερὰ Ἡφαίστου), but it's not clear if it was a third name for the island, or just an adjective.[1]
Similarily the Romans believed that Vulcano was the chimney to the god Vulcanus's workshop. The island had grown due to his periodic clearing of cinders and ashes from his forge. The earthquakes that either preceded or accompanied the explosions of ash etc., were considered to be due to Vulcanus making weapons for Mars and his armies to wage war. [2]
Since Roman times similar features on Earth have been known as volcans, volcanes and volcanoes. It is also used in connection with similar features on the Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury and other solar system bodies.
Similarily the Romans believed that Vulcano was the chimney to the god Vulcanus's workshop. The island had grown due to his periodic clearing of cinders and ashes from his forge. The earthquakes that either preceded or accompanied the explosions of ash etc., were considered to be due to Vulcanus making weapons for Mars and his armies to wage war. [2]
Since Roman times similar features on Earth have been known as volcans, volcanes and volcanoes. It is also used in connection with similar features on the Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury and other solar system bodies.
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