Myths
Which goddess discovered Zeus’s affair with Io?
Hera
How many children did she have?
8
What was Hera’s relationship to Heracles?
His enemy (stepmother figure / divine antagonist)
What fruit symbolizes Hera?
Pomegranate
What is Hera's culture of origin?
Ancient Greek Mythology
What did Hera turn Io into after discovering the affair?
A cow
How many children did she have with Zeus?
4
How did Hera try to stop Heracles as a baby?
She sent snakes to kill him
What animal symbolizes Hera?
Peacock
What is Hera's father believed to have done?
Swallow her as an infant.
Who did Hera assign to watch over Io?
Argus
Who are Hera's parents?
Kronos & Rhea
What did Hera do to Heracles during his adult life?
Made his life harder
What object symbolizes Hera?
royal scepter
What is the belief of how the Milky Way was created?
Hera's breast milk spilled across the galaxy
How did Hera react after Io was freed by Hermes?
She continued to torment her
Name an ally of Hera:
Iris
Hebe
Athena
What mental condition did Hera cause Heracles to suffer?
Madness
What does Hera have domain over?
Marriage & Sky
Zeus and Hera are siblings- true or false?
true!!
What did Hera demand from Zeus before releasing Io from suffering?
Faithfulness (or a promise to stop cheating)
Name an enemy of Hera:
Heracles
Io
Leto
Semele
Dionysus
What is Hera’s main motivation in her actions against Heracles?
Jealousy of Zeus’ affair/children
What is another name for Hera?
queen of the Gods
What do we often see Hera wearing?
A cylindrical crown.