vulcan

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The relationship between the passionate human and emotionless half-vulcan was central to the cult 1960s TV series and later films.

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  1. The god of fire, who presided over the working of metals; -- answering to the Greek Hephæstus.

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  1. (Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus

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  • That age saw greater vulcan-ism and higher average temperatures than today, driving the biotic factory in volcanic vents to high levels. —  F ;SF; - vol 092 issue 02 - February 1997
  • To have intervned would have been military suicide ..... if we following the Sri Lankan statergy I am asuming that outside interfernece would not have been tolerated .... and the skies of the south been criss crossed with vulcan contrails —  Army Rumour Service
  • The relationship between the passionate human and emotionless half-vulcan was central to the cult 1960s TV series and later films. —  Home | Mail Online
  • Also look out for the new GEEK magazine, chock full o 'Trek this issue with JJ on the front flashing the vulcan salute. —  TrekMovie.com
  • Did you see the list of previous honorees that vulcan posted above? —  Jack & Jill Politics
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