Hera
Hera · Queen of Olympus — Goddess of Marriage
Greek goddess of marriage, family, and queenship; queen of Olympus. Sister and consort of Zeus. She oversees marriage, childbirth, women, and royal sovereignty — yet her ceaseless jealousy over Zeus's affairs defines her mythic role. She tormented Heracles, championed the Greeks at Troy, and shaped the fates of countless mortals.
Origin
Daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister of Zeus. Legend tells that Zeus first won her by transforming into a wounded cuckoo; she pitied the bird and embraced it, only for Zeus to reveal himself and propose. Their marriage was blessed in the Garden of the Hesperides with golden apples.
Features
- Mature, dignified goddess crowned in royal majesty
- Peacock, cow, cuckoo, and pomegranate as symbols
- Royal scepter and bridal veil
- Commands the hundred-eyed giant Argos
Stories
Patron of marriage, childbirth, and royalty. Brides made offerings before their wedding nights. The Heraion of Argos and Samos were her great temples.