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Because she was the supreme goddess of the Greeks. Repeat: supreme goddess. I know that Zeus is the supreme god. Other than being the top girl of the Greeks, she was also the goddess of marriage.
Hera was worshiped as the personification of fidelity and motherhood. Her worship was part of the establishment of a moral base for the Greeks (i.e. - your mother is important, don't cheat on your wife).
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∙ 11y agoHera Is The Goddess of Love, Marriage, and birth.
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∙ 13y agoHera often settled arguments between the gods and goddesses.
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∙ 13y agoShe was Queen of the Gods as wife of Zeus. She also played an important role in the lives of women as goddess of marriage.
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∙ 9y agoShe is the Queen of the gods & goddesses.
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∙ 13y agoHow/Why was Hera important to the Greeks?
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∙ 12y agobecause nobody liked her
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Does the name Hera mean marriage?
In Greek mythology, Hera was goddess of marriage. So the word itself does not have the exact definition of marriage, but understandably it is closely related to it.
What is the birthday of The greek goddess hera?
Hebe is the goddess of youth. She is the one who serves ambrosia and nectar to the other gods and goddesses thereby granting them immortality and eternal youth - because of that she is most often depicted with a cup or a jug of nectar
What hera name stands for?
Hera is 'Lady' in Greek. The feminine of Hero-'Lord'.
Where was Hera last seen?
Hera was born and last seen on the isle of Euboa.
What was Juno the roman queen of the gods also known as?
The roman god, Juno, is the same one as Hera as in the Greek god. They are the same person. However, the Roman side of the gods are known as more ferocious. It's all related to Aeneas and his success of finding Italy.
What does hera mean in greek mythology?
There's more than one way to answer this: What does the name "Hera" mean in Greek: there are many possibilities, but the most likely is that it is a feminine form of the Greek name "Heros" which means "master", so "mistress". What does "Hera" represent in Greek Mythology: Hera was the personification of the Air (or atmosphere), as well as the goddess of matrons and marriage.
Did hera hate poisidon?
Well, I'm not sure, but I thought Hera is from the Greek mythology and Poseidon is from the Roman mythology. however, the Romans copied the Greek gods but gave them another name, Poseidon was the new name for Zeus. Zeus was Hera's wife, so I assume she did not hate him. NO
Does the name Hera mean marriage?
In Greek mythology, Hera was goddess of marriage. So the word itself does not have the exact definition of marriage, but understandably it is closely related to it.
In Greek mythology what are some famous adventures about the goddess Hera?
she hated herk so she toke him and through him in the fire of mansalot
Who are Zeus and Dione?
Zeus is the Greek God in mythology and has a thunderbolt. I'm not sure who Dion is but, Dionysus is the Greek god of wine. Hera is Zeus'es wife so I'm not sure what part Dione plays in Mythology
Why were myths important?
Well, the Greeks made mythology about the how the earth works so mythology is important because it is Greek history
Heracles is named after the goddess Hera in Greek mythology, but in Roman mythology her name is Juno so where does the name Hercules come from?
Hercules or Herakles was the illegitimate son of Zeus and Alcmene. His original name was Alcaeus and later took the name Hercules Meaning Glory of Hera. Hera wanted him dead but him killed himself The name Hercules derived from Hera and Kleos.
Why is Zeus so important in greek mythology?
Because he was the main greek god. He controlled the skies basically.
Did the gods participate in the Trojan War?
In Greek Mythology, the Trojan war was a result of a quarrel between the goddesses Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite. So, yes.
What does revenge have to do with greek mythology?
It's cause and effect, the bread and butter if you will of Greek mythology. Vengence, as an ideal, was so important to the Greeks that they personified the concept in Nemesis, goddess of retribution.
Why is Medusa important To Greek mythology?
This question is the equivalent of asking "Why is jesus so important in christianity" She is just a part of it
Did greek mythology exist at the time of Noah?
Greek Mythology pre-dates Noah and the tales of the Bible; so, yes, it did, so too did Egyptian Mythology.
