Roman God: Vulcan  Greek name: Hephaestus  Vulcan was the son of Juno and Jupiter. He was born with a limp. Just the same, Vulcan was married (and deeply loved) by Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.   Vulcan is the god of fire and forge. He was always making things. Like all Romans, he was a great builder. He made all the homes, palaces actually, for the top 12 gods in the heavens - the Dei Consentes.  One day, Jupiter ordered Vulcan to create the first mortal woman out of clay. Vulcan created the beautiful Pandora.  Explore Ancient Rome The God of Fire, Forge, and Volcanoes  The Story of Pandora  Ancient Roman Gods & Goddesses Roman Games  Roman Myths  Roman Video Clips  Roman Powerpoints  Ancient Rome for Kids   All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!