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Ancient Greek Mythology - Hera

SPECIALTY:

• Hera is the goddess of marriage, women and family, and the protector of women during childbirth.

RELATIONSHIPS/ROLES:

• Queen of Mount Olympus

• Sister and wife of Zeus

• Daughter of Titans Cronus and Rhea

Defining Characteristics

• Jealous and vengeful natue from those who offended her, especially Zeus’ numerous adultous lovers and illegitimate offsprings

• Known as “ox-eyed,” “golden-sandaled,” and “white-armed”

• Sacred animals include cow, cuckoo and peacock

• Hera's chariot was pulled by peacocks

• Often seen holding a pomegranate, as a symbol of immortality. Believed to receive a tree of golden pomes which gave her the gift of immportality

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HERA’S BIRTH:

• After being born, Hera was swalled by her father who was scared his children would someday over throw him. Later to be saved by her younger brother Zeus, who posiened his father’s drink resulting in him vomiting all his five kids previously swallowed.

Hera And Zues

• Zeus’ third wife (three kids)

• Zeus transformed into a cuckoo to woo Hera. She caught the bird and kept it as her pet; this is why the cuckoo is seated on her sceptre.

• Hera was heading toward Mount Thornax alone, Zeus created a terrible storm and transformed himself into a cuckoo who flew down and sat on her lap. Hera covered him with her cloak. Zeus then transformed back and took hold of her; because she was refusing to sleep with him due to their mother, he promised to marry her.

Ancient Greek goddess Hera and Zeus with their three kids Ares, Hebe, and Eileithyia

King Zeus and Queen Hera standing on Mount Olympus

Greek goddess Hera wearing a flowing robe, with a crown, and holding a lotus scepter

Ancient Greek mythology Mount

Olympus

King Zeus and Queen Hera ruling over Mount Olympus

Ancient Greek goddess Hera holding golden pomes tree, giving her gift of immortality

Ancient Greek mythology Mount Olympus

Ancient Greek mythical goddess Hera described as ox-eyed, wearing golden sandals, and white armour

Ancient Goddess Hera being vomited by her father, Cronus at birth

Ancient Greek goddess Hera holding a pomegranate

Ancient Greek goddess Hera sitting in her chariot and being pulled by peacocks