Hera — The Queen of the Gods

Hera is often remembered as the jealous wife of Zeus. But that description barely scratches the surface of one of the most powerful goddesses in Greek mythology.

As the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, Hera belonged to the generation that replaced the Titans. She became the Queen of the Gods and was closely connected with marriage, queenship, women, family, dignity, and authority.

But what made Hera powerful was not simply her marriage to Zeus. She had her own identity, her own worship, and her own place within the Olympian world.

Why was Hera so important to the ancient Greeks, and what does her mythology reveal about marriage, power, loyalty, and the role of a queen?

Listen to the full episode all the way to the end to discover the deeper story of Hera, the Queen of the Gods.

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