In Roman mythology, Vulcan is the god of fire, including the fire of volcanoes, metalworking, and the forge. He is often depicted as a blacksmith. noun
In ancient Roman religion, Vulcan was worshipped as the god of fire and craftsmanship.
The festival of Vulcanalia was held in honor of Vulcan to prevent destructive fires.
In astronomy, Vulcan was a hypothetical planet once believed to exist in an orbit between Mercury and the Sun. It was proposed to explain peculiarities in Mercury's orbit but was later disproven. noun
The search for Vulcan was a significant endeavor in the 19th century before Einstein's theory of relativity provided an explanation for Mercury's orbit.
Astronomers once hypothesized the existence of Vulcan to account for anomalies in celestial mechanics.
In popular culture, particularly in the Star Trek universe, Vulcan refers to a fictional alien species known for their logical minds and lack of emotion. noun
Spock, a character from Star Trek, is half-Vulcan and is known for his logical reasoning.
The Vulcan salute, popularized by Star Trek, is a hand gesture that means 'live long and prosper.'