Definition: In Greek mythology, the goddess Hera was the queen of the gods and the wife of Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Hera was goddess of marriage, and was often angry with her philandering husband Zeus. So Hera is described as jealous. She persecuted Hercules because Zeus was his father, but another woman -- Alcmene -- was his mother. Hera persecuted many of the other women Zeus seduced in one way or another.
With Zeus, Hera was mother of Hebe and Ares. On her own, Hera gave birth to Hephaestus. Like Zeus her brother, Hera's parents were Cronos and Rhea.
In Roman mythology, Hera is known as Juno.
Also Known As: Juno
