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[[Image:Firenze.Hercules01.JPG | [[Image:Firenze.Hercules01.JPG|thumb|Hercules and Cacus]] | ||
In Greek mythology, '''Cacus''' was a fire-breathing monster and the son of Vulcan. It lived in a cave in the Aventine Hill in Italy, the future site of Rome. To the horror of nearby inhabitants, Cacus fed on human flesh and would nail the heads of victims to the doors of his cave. He was eventually overcome by [[Heracles]]. | In Greek mythology, '''Cacus''' was a fire-breathing monster and the son of Vulcan. It lived in a cave in the Aventine Hill in Italy, the future site of Rome. To the horror of nearby inhabitants, Cacus fed on human flesh and would nail the heads of victims to the doors of his cave. He was eventually overcome by [[Heracles]]. | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Names]] | [[Category:Dragon Names]] | ||
[[Category:Race: Giant]] | [[Category:Race: Giant]] | ||
[[Category:Continent: Europe]] | [[Category:Continent: Europe]] | ||
