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–noun

the ancient Greek queen of heaven, a daughter of Cronus and Rhea and the wife and sister of Zeus.

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n. Greek Mythology
The goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth; the wife and sister of Zeus.

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Hera

from Gk. Hera, lit. "protectress," related to heros "hero," originally "defender, protector."

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hera
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queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno

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Hera

[Roman name Juno]

The Greek and Roman goddess who protected marriage; she was the wife of Zeus. Hera is best known for her jealousy and for her animosity toward the many mortal women with whom her husband fell in love. (See Judgment of Paris.)

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