15: Queen of the Hellenic Gods, Hera

The Goddess Divine Podcast

This week I am sharing my piece on the Greek Goddess Hera. I am sharing the information that we least know about her rather than the jealous stories we all know about her from the Iliad.
Hera is one of the principal goddesses in Greek mythology, known as the Queen of the Gods. She is the wife and sister of Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Hera is often depicted as majestic and regal, with a crown and sometimes a scepter. She is associated with marriage, women, childbirth, and the family.
In Greek mythology, Hera is often portrayed as a jealous and vengeful wife, frequently punishing Zeus's lovers and their offspring. Her sacred animal is the cow, and she is often depicted accompanied by peacocks. Despite her sometimes negative traits, Hera was also worshipped as a protector of marriage and childbirth in ancient Greece.