Since childhood, everyone has been familiar with the “Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece,” which tell of the powerful gods living on the fabulous Olympus. One of the key figures with the greatest strength and power is Hera. Mythology tells that she was the wife of the supreme god Zeus and the queen of Olympus.
Mighty Lady of the Gods and Patroness of Marriage
According to the legends of ancient Greece, this beautiful girl won the love of powerful Zeus with her beauty and innocence. She was brought up with the parents of her mother Ocean and Typhoid, when she met her future husband. The happy time of family life brought Zeus and Hera two daughters, Hebe and Ilith, and son Ares. The latter was a favorite of his mother, while his father scorned him because of his too hot temper. Hebe during the feasts brought the gods nectar and ragweed, and Ilithia was revered by the Greeks as the goddess of childbirth.
However, the honeymoon, which lasted 300 years, ended, after which Zeus returned to a promiscuous premarital life. His constant connections with other women humiliated and insulted the proud Hera. Her cruel disposition and vengeance turned into a real disaster for all the girls who had the misfortune to attract the attention of Zeus. Hera in Greek mythology is shown to be wise, but she does not have the patience to close her eyes to the intrigues of her husband.
Zeus cheating
When Athena was born to her unfaithful husband, this became a real tragedy for Hera. Her cruel disposition demanded revenge, and in revenge, she also gave birth to a son, Hephaestus, away from Zeus. However, unlike the beautiful Athena, Hephaestus was born lame and ugly, which became an additional humiliation for the proud goddess.
She abandoned her son and threw him from Olympus, which for a long time he could not forgive her. Hephaestus survived and became the god of blacksmithing and fire, but for many years he was at enmity with his mother, but then forgave her. Beautiful Hera experienced and experienced a lot. The mythology of different peoples proves this with legends and sayings that were passed down from generation to generation.
Sometimes, tired of her husband’s infidelity and humiliation, Hera simply wandered the world, leaving Olympus. During such travels, she enveloped herself in the darkness that protected her from Zeus and other gods.
Once, when the proud goddess's cup of patience was full, Hera left Olympus forever. However, Zeus had no plans to say goodbye to his wife. He spread the rumors of marriage in order to arouse the jealousy of Hera, and held a ceremony with a statue. This decision entertained the goddess, and she returned to her husband, exchanging anger for mercy. The ancient Greeks greatly revered Hera. They made sacrifices and built a temple. In many houses, Hera was depicted on dishes. The gods of Greek mythology were respected by people, monuments and temples were erected in their honor.
Hera Woman in Astrology
By the alchemy of the soul, the fair sex is characterized by the type of behavior of any of the Greek goddesses. Women belonging to the archetype of Hera have the same character traits as their Greek prototype. Cheating on their husband is a real tragedy for them, which is associated with very deep and painful experiences. At the same time, they direct their anger at a rival, and not at the unfaithful husband. Vengefulness and anger are feelings that allow such a woman to feel strong, not rejected.
Women with the archetype of Hera have a very strong female desire to be a wife. They feel the emptiness and meaninglessness of existence without a partner. The prestige and respect of a married lady is sacred to them. At the same time, a simple formal marriage is not enough for them. They need real feelings and deep fidelity. When they do not receive the expected, they become hardened and begin to look for the guilty. This is exactly what Hera does in Greek legends. The mythology of this people is full of stories about how Zeus cheats, and his wife takes revenge on her rivals.
The criteria of a perfect wife
On the other hand, the woman-Hera will be an ideal wife, loving, faithful and supportive partner in a difficult period. When getting married, she really intends to be with her husband "both in grief and in joy, and in illness and in health." Hera in Roman mythology is called Juno. She is a symbol of marriage, love and female procreation.
People did not condemn the angry lady, on the contrary, they understood her. The fairer sex knew how hard it was to be a wise wife and proudly endure the intrigues of her husband. The goddess Hera was special and correct in their eyes. Mythology allows us to understand that even the inhabitants of heaven are not alien to suffering, jealousy and love.