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The cow, and later, the peacock were sacred to her.
Hera was known for her jealous and vengeful nature, most notably against Zeus's lovers and offspring, but also against mortals who crossed her
Hera may have been the first to whom the Greeks dedicated an enclosed roofed temple sanctuary, at Samos about 800 BC; it was replaced later by the Heraion, one of the largest Greek temples anywhere. (Greek altars were in front of the temples, under the open sky.)
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Where is hebe goddess from?
Hebe is the daughter of Hera and of Zeus and lived on Olympus in Greek myth.
Where was rhea born?
Crete was the seat of Rhea's earliest worship; so most likely there.
Why did the Nemean lion eat people?
It was at Hera's request.
Why did people worship the god Zeus?
How did the Greek worship Zeus
Did Hera go by any other names?
Hera had many epithets and titles, including:Queen of HeavenQueen of the ImmortalsHera Aegophagus (goat-eater)Hera Akraia (of the height)Hera Alexandros (defender of men)Hera Ammo'niaHera Antheia (flowery)Hera Aphrodite (of Aphrodite)Hera Argeia (of Argos)Hera Argoia (of the ship Argo)Hera Ataurote (unbulled, i.e., virgin)Hera Basileia (queen)Hera Boopis (cow-eyed)Hera Bounaia (from a temple set up by Bounos)Hera Chera (widow)Hera Gamelia (of marriage)Hera Heniokhe (charioteer)Hera Hippia (of the horses)Hera Hyperkheiria (she whose hand is above)Hera Imbrasia (from the river Imbrasus)Hera Krusothronos (golden-throned)Hera Kypra (of Cupra)Hera Lakinia (of Lakinios)Hera Nympheuomene (betrothed bride)Hera Olympia (of Olympia)Hera Pais (girl)Hera Parthenia (maiden)Hera PelasgisHera Pharygaea (of Pharygaia)Hera Prodromia (of the pioneer)Hera Samia (of Samos)Hera Sikelia (of Sicily)Hera TelchiniaHera Teleia (full-grown)Hera Zygia (yoked, i.e., married)Source: http://www.goddessaday.com/greek/hera
Where do people worship Hera?
In old days this was done in worship of a temple or shine.
How did the Romans worship Hera?
They did not. She was a Greek goddess.
Why is Hera the greek goddess?
Hera is a Greek Goddess for her origin of worship in the area of the Mediterranean sea.
Why would they worship Hera?
Because she's a goddess
How did the Greeks worship Hera?
By having a statue and prasing it
Why would Greeks worship Hera?
Cause she is the queen
Who did ancient Argos worship?
hera the god of weddings and marriage
Is Hera a patron of a city or area?
Argos was the principle place of Hera's worship. Argos was once deputed between Hera and Poseidon, but the river gods Inakhos, Kephisos and Asterion judged in favor of Hera. Poseidon made their waters disappear, only flowing after a rain.
Who did the Greeks worship and why?
They worshiped Hera because she was the wife of Zeus and one of the most important goddesses
Is Hera a patron of any city or area?
Argos was the principle place of Hera's worship. Argos was once deputed between Hera and Poseidon, but the river gods Inakhos, Kephisos and Asterion judged in favor of Hera. Poseidon made their waters disappear, only flowing after a rain.
Why worship Hera?
Well, Hera was a Greek Godess. The Greeks were unique in their culture, because their Gods had faults. They were remotely human. Who hasn't ever seen a wife battle over her husband? Hera represents the average woman. Bright, talented, and beautiful, even she had her faults. That is why ancient Greeks worshipped Hera.
Where is hebe goddess from?
Hebe is the daughter of Hera and of Zeus and lived on Olympus in Greek myth.
