Hera

Name: Hera
Parents: Cronus, Rhea
Goddess of: Women, Childbirth
Symbol: Peacock
Roman Name: Juno
Also Known As: Here
Patroness of:
Notes: A very powerful goddess, Hera did not take nicely to her husband, Zeus, and his many love affairs. Unable to kill Zeus, she often persecuted his lovers instead.


Origin of Hera:
Cronus the Titan was told that one day, his son would overthrow him. In fear, he swallowed his children right after his wife Rhea gave birth. The five children were Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera and Hestia. Their younger brother, Zeus then rescued them from their father and they proceeded to take over the Titans and imprison them in the Underworld.

Appearances:
The Iliad
The Twelve Labors of Hercules

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