Who is Hera?
Hera is the queen of all the gods and goddesses. She is the goddess of marriage, family, and childbirth. As Zeus's wife, she sits beside him on Mount Olympus and is one of the most powerful goddesses.
Powers
- Goddess of marriage and family
- Protector of women and childbirth
- Can bless or curse marriages
- Immortal and very powerful
- Controls the seasons alongside other gods
Symbols
- Peacock - her sacred bird with beautiful feathers
- Crown - showing she is queen
- Pomegranate - symbol of marriage
- Cow - sacred animal to her
- Lotus flower
Family
Hera is married to Zeus, king of the gods. She is the mother of Ares (god of war), Hephaestus (god of fire and forge), and Hebe (goddess of youth). Her parents were the Titans Cronus and Rhea, making her Zeus's sister as well as his wife.
Fun Facts
- Hera was known for being very jealous and protective
- Her Roman name is Juno
- The month of June is named after her Roman name
- She was worshipped as the protector of married women
- Peacocks got their "eye" feathers from Hera as a gift