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Callisto was turned into a bear by Hera out of jealousy, as she was yet another love affair of Zeus.

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Why was Castillo hated by Hera?

Zeus had loved her. Hera was jealous. After he raped Callisto and she had a baby boy, she turned her into a bear.


Who was changed into a bear by Hera?

Callisto.


In Greek mythology does Hera turn into a peacock?

The peacock is one of Hera's symbols. The cow and the peacock were sacred to Hera. She did not turn into one, however.


Who did Hera treat unfairly in the myth The Great Bear?

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What animal did Hera change Callisto into?

Hera changed Callisto into a bear. She did this because her husband Zeus had raped and impregnated Callisto.


What nymph was beloved by Zeus and hated by Hera?

Callisto. Hera turned the nymph into a bear. So Zeus then placed Callisto in the sky, as Ursa Major aka the Great Bear and the Big Dipper.Callisto


What is the name of a nymph changed into a bear by Hera in Greek mythology?

Callisto


What did Hera do to women that her husband Zeus was having affairs with?

Hera took revenge on the women. For example, when Zeus had an affair with Callisto, she turned Callisto into a bear.


Who did Artemis banish when she discovered that she was pregnant?

I think you are referring to Callisto. Callisto was raped by Zeus (disguised as Artemis). When Artemis discovered she was pregnant, she banished her from the Hunt since only virgins can be with her. This allowed Hera to turn her into a bear.


What moon am i if im a beloved of Zeus and a nymph that hera changed into a bear?

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Why did Zeus turn Io into a cow?

To hide her from Hera's jealous eyes He failed however, since Hera saw right through his ruse.


What power did Hera hold?

Here are some of Hera's powers: 1. Hera turned Lamia into a monster. 2. Hera turned Gerana into a crane. 3. Hera turned Io into a beautiful white heifer. 4. Hera disguised herself as Semele's nurse. 5. Hera turned Callisto into a bear. 6. Hera cursed Echo to only repeat the words of others (hence our modern word "echo"). 7. Hera sent a gadfly to bite the cattle of Geryon. 8. Hera's powers are commanding the winds and watching over women and motherhood. 9. Godspeed.