Fire worship fire of the hearth and fire of the forge. Hearth worship was maintained in Rome by the Vestal Virgins, who served the goddess Vesta, protector of the home, who had a sacred flame as the symbol of her presence in the city ("cf." Sacred fire of Vesta). The Greek equivalent of the goddess was Hestia, whose worship is less well attested. The fire of the forge was associated with the Greek god Hephaestus and the Roman equivalent Vulcan. These two seem to have served both as craft-guild patrons and as protectors against accidental fires in cities. Also associated with fire
Plow and Hearth accessories and home products. Magic Cabin, started in 1989 in Wisconsin, provides "Childhood's Purest Treasures," playthings. In 2002, the Problem Solvers catalog was established, offering practical solutions for everyday living. The brand transitioned to a web-only business in 2007. In 2005, Plow & Hearth brought the Fort Bragg, California-based Wind & Weather catalog company. Started in 1976, the brand is a supplier of weather instruments. In January 2010, Plow & Hearth was purchased by Evergreen Enterprises, Inc., a wholesale distributor of home décor and garden products based out of Richmond, VA. In Fall 2010, Plow & Hearth partnered with Wilmington,