Multiple choice general knowledge

One theory regarding it's name states that it comes from an alternative Greek name for Hercules, meaning "Son of Hues". The other theory states it comes from an Oscan word meaning "smoke". What am i referring to here?

  1. Vesuvius

  2. Venus

  3. Demon

  4. Andromeda
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Mount Vesuvius is believed to be named either from an alternative Greek name for Hercules (meaning 'Son of Hues') or from an Oscan word 'fesf' meaning 'smoke'. Both theories are documented in historical sources about the volcano's etymology. The other options are unrelated.

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