Mythology

Carolyn Waudby, who heads up the Words page, is also the key contributor to this page, exploring the story of Vulcan, and sharing insights that weave Roman and Greek mythology into the realms of the 21st century.

Cradle of Fire’s multimedia events come alive through her poetry, as narrative, as performance and in film, as well as through soundtracks.

Local communities are the lifeblood of our project, their stories interwoven with the story of Vulcan, who was adopted as a symbol by Sheffield when its steel-producing was world-renowned.

Statues and carvings of Vulcan can be seen across the city, on civic and industrial buildings, celebrating heritage, history and culture. Perhaps you have your own story that relates?