Hera
Queen of the Gods
Hera is the Queen of the gods, she is also the goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family. Some of her symbols include pomegranates, peacocks, cows, and lotus flowers. It is said that the peacock was sacred to her. Hera's parents are Cronus and Rhea, and her siblings are Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Hestia, and Zeus. Zeus is also her husband, and their children are Hebe, Eris, and Eileithyia. Hera hated the children from Zeus's other wives especially Athena and Hercules.
The Campana Hera
A Roman Copy of a Hellenistic original, from the Louvre.
Zeus and Hera
Located in Albertina Square, Vienna, Austria.
Hera With Diadem
One of Hera's symbols is a diadem, which is a crown that symbolizes sovereignty.
Judgement of Paris
Zeus held a banquet in celebration of the marriage of Peleus and Thetis. Eris arrived at the celebration with a golden apple, this apple belonged to the fairest one. Three goddesses claimed the apple Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. They chose Paris to judge the contest, each of them attempted to bribe him. Athena offered him wisdom and skill in war, Aphrodite offered him the world's most beautiful women, and Hera offered to make him king of Europe and Asia. Paris accepted Aphrodite's gift and awarded the apple to her. Hera was known for her jealous and hateful attitude. Paris earned Hera's hate when he picked Aphrodite over her. Zeus feared Hera, but one day he had enough of her hatred and hung her in the clouds by a golden chain, and attached heavy anvils to her feet.
Hera with Scepter
Located in the Vatican Museum.
Hera
By Giunone Pentini, located in the Vatican Museum.
Barberini Hera
Located in the Vatican Museum
Greek Mythology: The Story of Hera
Hera - The Greek Goddess
Additional Information
Works Cited
"Hera." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"Hera." Hera. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.