HERA THE QUEEN OF GODS

Hera, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, is the sister of Poseidon, Hades, Zeus, Hestia, and Demeter. As Zeus’s wife and the queen of the gods, she was raised by the Titan Oceanus and Tethys. From her union with Zeus, she bore Eileithyia, Ares, Hebe, and Hephaestus.

Despite her exalted position, Hera’s mythology is not devoid of challenges. Her tumultuous relationship with Zeus, marked by his numerous extramarital dalliances, underscores the complexities of divine dynamics. Yet, her resilience and commitment to her divine responsibilities remain unwavering.

HERA; The Goddess of Marriage and Birth

Her significant roles include being the protector of married women and the goddess of childbirth. (Over time, this role was shared with her daughter Eileithyia.) She is goddess of marriage. However, she is also known as a jealous goddess, often perceived as angry and vengeful. She harbors great resentment towards Zeus’s infidelities but directs her anger not at Zeus himself. Instead, her punishment and revenge are aimed at the women Zeus is involved with and the children born from these relationships.

Hera’s iconic symbols include the peacock, a majestic creature associated with her divine presence, and the diadem, symbolizing her regal authority. As the queen of Olympus, she exemplifies the virtues of fidelity, familial commitment, and the enduring power of matrimony.