In Etruscan mythology, Sethlans was the god of fire, the forge, metalworking, and by extension craftsmanship in general, the equivalent, though their names share no etymology, to Greek Hephaestus, Egyptian Ptah and the Roman Vulcan. Sethlans is one of the indigenous Etruscan gods. In Etruscan arts Sethlans may be identified by his tools, the hammer and tongs of the blacksmith, and by the pileus or conical cap he wears.
Archaeological Evidence
The direct archaeological evidence of Sethlans is relatively scarce compared to other deities. However, he is represented on several engraved Etruscan bronze mirrors, where he is shown working at his forge or participating in divine scenes involving other gods. In one mirror, Sethlans is assisted by Dionysus (Fufluns), suggesting his integration into broader mythological narratives and the syncretic nature of Etruscan religious iconography. ==Notes==