Hera
Queen of the Greek gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth, and Zeus's jealous and formidable wife.
Core Themes
- Marriage as sacred bond, policed with a terrible jealousy of Zeus's many affairs.
- Persecution of Zeus's lovers and children, Heracles above all.
Related Concepts & Sources
Greek (culture),
Zeus (consort),
Fertility Myths (theme)
Wikidata Authority Record
- Canonical Label
- Hera
- Verified Description
- Greek goddess, wife and sister of Zeus
Identified as: Greek goddess, wife and sister of Zeus. Source: Wikidata Q38012.
Classified As