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  2. Hera - Wikipedia

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    Hera bore several epithets in the mythological tradition and in literature. In the historical times the majority of the Greeks recognized Hera as the consort of Zeus. [14] Hera is the protector of marriage and of the rights of the married women. [15] In some cults she has some functions of the earth goddess.

  3. Twelve Olympians - Wikipedia

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    Fragment of a Hellenistic relief (1st century BC–1st century AD) depicting the twelve Olympians carrying their attributes in procession; from left to right: Hestia (scepter), Hermes (winged cap and staff), Aphrodite (veiled), Ares (helmet and spear), Demeter (scepter and wheat sheaf), Hephaestus (staff), Hera (scepter), Poseidon (trident), Athena (owl and helmet), Zeus (thunderbolt and staff ...

  4. Lists of Greek mythological figures - Wikipedia

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  5. List of Greek deities - Wikipedia

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    In art, his symbols include the caduceus, the petasos (or pilos), and his winged sandals; he is a bearded figure prior to the 4th century BC, after which beardless begin appearing. [144] His Roman counterpart is Mercury. [145] Hestia Ἑστία: Goddess of the hearth. [146] She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. [147]

  6. Hermes - Wikipedia

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    However, his main symbol is the caduceus, a winged staff intertwined with two snakes copulating and carvings of the other gods. [10] In Roman mythology and religion many of Hermes's characteristics belong to Mercury, [11] a name derived from the Latin merx, meaning "merchandise," and the origin of the words "merchant" and "commerce." [3]: 178

  7. Heracles - Wikipedia

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    Fear of Hera's revenge led Alcmene to expose the infant Heracles, but he was taken up and brought to Hera by his half-sister Athena, who played an important role as protectress of heroes. Hera did not recognize Heracles and nursed him out of pity. Heracles suckled so strongly that he caused Hera pain, and she pushed him away.

  8. Iris (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Iris (/ ˈ aɪ r ɪ s /; EYE-riss; Ancient Greek: Ἶρις, romanized: Îris, lit. 'rainbow,' [2] [3] Ancient Greek:) is a daughter of the gods Thaumas and Electra, [4] the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods, a servant to the Olympians and especially Queen Hera.

  9. Heraion of Argos - Wikipedia

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    Finally, warrior figurines and shields found at the Argive Heraion indicate Hera's status as a protector and patron of the state. Because family served as a foundation for the army and the army would in turn protects the interests of the home, Hera's role as a patron goddess encompassed society within the Argive Plain in a very multidimensional ...