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The word volcano is thought to have come from roman mythology, specifically derived from vulcan, the roman god of fire who was thought to be jupiterā€™s blacksmith and responsible for making arrows and shields. vulcan also had a greek equivalent, known as hephaestus, whose name means ā€œburningā€ or ā€œflaming.ā€ volcanoes were featured in ancient poetry, where they are described as the blacksmithā€™s workshop. when a mountain erupted, the ancients thought it was caused by smoke escaping through the chimney of vulcanā€™s workshop when he was at work.
question: the article says that ancient poetry links which two of the following to volcanic eruptions?
the god vulcanā€™s anger with the people
the god vulcanā€™s search for blacksmith tools
the god vulcanā€™s work for jupiter
the god vulcanā€™s display of his creations
the god vulcanā€™s work on weapons

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