Vulcanus
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Vulcanus is a Roman god associated with fire and fecundating power. A phallus appeared among the ashes of his ara (altar), which led to the miraculous conception of king Servius Tullius when Ocresia sat upon it.
When
- First attested
- 700 BCE
- Attested period
- -700 – 100
- Historical notes
- Associated with the legendary birth of Servius Tullius, sixth king of Rome.
Relationships
- parent of
- Servius Tullius
- co occurs with
- Vesta
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Ocresia becomes pregnant after sitting upon a phallus that appeared among the ashes of the ara of the god Vulcanus”
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