Tuesday, June 12, 2012

FROM MYTHOLOGY ... HERA

 

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  • Hera was Zeus’ wife and sister, the patron goddess of women, and the goddess of marriage and childbirth.
  • She was known as Juno in Roman mythology.
  • Hera represented fidelity and was known for her jealous rages.
  • She is often depicted with a pomegranate representing fertility, life and regeneration.
  • She was symbolized by the peacock foe her pride, and a sceptre as the symbol; of authority.
  • Hera was the daughter of Rhea and Cronus.
  • Many regions in Greece claimed to be Hera’s birthplace including the Island of Samos, Arcadia, Knossos and Argos. Her cult was revered everywhere.

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