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In Greek mythology, Hera was the wife and sister of Zeus, the king of the gods. She was the daughter of the Titans Cronos and Rhea. After she was born, she and her siblings were swallowed by Cronos, who was jealous of their potential power. Only her brother Zeus was saved by Rhea. Zeus later fed his father a poison which caused Cronos to vomit his children out of his stomach.
When Cronos was dead, Zeus and his brothers divided the kingdom between themselves, leaving their sisters with nothing. This infuriated Hera.
Depending on which version you read, Zeus either seduced or kidnapped Hera and forced her to marry him. It was not a very happy marriage, due to Hera's jealous nature and Zeus's countless mistresses and illegitimate children. Their arguments were said to shake Mount Olympus. Hera went on to bear four children (Hephaestus, Ares, Ilithyia, and Hebe) and to terrorize Zeus's other lovers and children.
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Why did Hera try to kill Aphrodite?
Hera never tried to kill Aphrodite in Greek myth.
What is a name of myth Hera is in?
Hera, the wife of Zeus, features prominently in most Greek Mythology.
In Greek myth who was the sister consort of Zeus?
Hera
What was Hera's Greek name?
Hera/ 'Ηρα was her Greek name. Juno was her Roman name.
Who did Hera treat unfairly in the myth The Great Bear?
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How old was Zeus when he married Hera?
Greek myth does not say.
What God or goddesses is similar to Zeus?
In Greek myth, Hera.
Did hera have any friends?
Hera is married to Zeus... so no... but appearently Zeus cheated on Hera in the myth of 'Echo and Narcissus'...
What is a Greek myth with Hera in it?
Click link below and read all about her!
How was Hebe created?
In Greek myth Hebe was the daughter of Zeus and Hera.
When was Hera jealous?
Hera is jealous in the majority of the myths she appears in because Zeus is always cheating on her. In the myth of Hercules, for example, Hera is jealous because Zeus cheated on her with Alcmene.
What orgin did Ares come from?
Ares in Greek myth was born of Hera and Zeus.
