Daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister and wife of Zeus, she was goddess of marriage and domesticity. Her matriarchal spirit ill fit the patriarchal rule of Zeus.
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Hera,
Greek Mythology Link
Extensive and well organized discussion by Carlos Parada about Hera and those involved
with her, including artwork and links to relevant pages.
Hera
Short entry that gives general information about Hera.
Encyclopedia Mythica -
Article: Hera
Entry discusses Hera’s place in Greek myth, includes links to entries about other
relevant terms, and has a pronunciation key for her name.
mythography
| the Greek goddess Hera in myth and art
Entry begins by giving Hera’s role in myth and her symbols, then discusses her place
in Greek myth, focusing one section on her role as Queen of Olympus. Also included is a link to images of her in art.
Hera in Western Art
A page of links to images of Hera in Western art.
Hera
Very short entry that gives general information about Hera.
Hera
The goddess Hera from the perspective of a modern day devote, includes a chant to Hera for
personal power.
Hera
Discussion of Hera in myth, history, and art. Includes
links to images of Hera in art.
Hera, queen of the gods
Gives general information about Hera and includes representations of the goddess in
different art forms. Also a few links to
other relevant pages.
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mythography
| the Greek goddess Hera in myth and art
Entry begins by giving Hera’s role in myth and her symbols, then discusses her place
in Greek myth, focusing one section on her role as Queen of Olympus. Also included is a link to images of her in art.
Hera in Western Art
A page of links to images of Hera in Western art.
Hera
Discussion of Hera in myth, history, and art. Includes
links to images of Hera in art.
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