Hera

/ˈhɛrə/ noun

Definition

The ancient Greek goddess of marriage, family, and queenship, wife of Zeus in Greek mythology.

Etymology

From ancient Greek Ἥρα (Hera), of uncertain origin but possibly related to 'hora,' meaning 'hour' or 'season,' or to 'heros' (hero). Her name and role evolved throughout Greek history and was later adopted into Roman mythology as Juno.

Kelly Says

Hera is one of mythology's most complex characters—she's powerful and divine, yet we mostly remember her as 'the jealous wife' obsessed with Zeus's affairs. Ancient writers basically made her the villain for reacting rationally to her husband's constant infidelity, which says a lot about whose stories got told.

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