Ancient Greek Mythology: Hera
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Both sister and wife of Zeus, Hera is queen of the gods. The Greeks revered her as protector of marriage, especially married women. This may be because she had such a difficult marriage herself. Zeus was not the least bit faithful, always succumbing to his lust for other women - mortal as well as immortal. Hera herself, however, was always faithful despite the repeated attentions of others trying to take her away.
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| Hera | Hera Bust from Ludovisi |
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| Hera Face | Hera & Zeus |
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| Hera's Bath, Ludovisi | |
| Temples of Hera | |
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| Temple of Hera in Olympia (undated drawing) | Temple of Hera in Olympia (Heraion Ruins) |
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| Temple of Hera in Paestum | |
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