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Mulciber

/ ˈmʌlsɪbə /

noun

  1. See Vulcan
    another name for Vulcan 1


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There he halted to view the ten-lane suspension bridge Mulciber had thrown across the steamy black water.

There is a story told, very well known in all the heavens, how Mars and Venus 969 were caught by the contrivance of Mulciber.

He was the patron deity of blacksmiths, and as the smelter or softener of metal bears also the name of Mulciber.

Vulcan is also called by the Romans Mulciber, from mulceo, 'to soften.'

The answer readily suggests itself: substantials before dessert—Mulciber before the Muses.

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