1. Hera Greek name: Hera Roman name: Juno Parents: Cronus and Rhea
Aurelia Felix, hora IV
Hera
Greek name: Hera
Roman name: Juno
Parents: Cronus and Rhea
Sphere of influence: Marriage and Women
Attributes: The lotus-staff, diadem, cuckoo, peacock, and pomegranate
Birthplace: in the Diktaion cave on Mount Ida on the island of Crete, along with her other siblings
Favorite Places: Argos, Sparta, and Mycenae

2. Hera sitting in a throne
Hera is surrounded by a gold mist, sitting in a throne, holding a long staff. A cuckoo rests on the back of her chair. These characteristics make her seem very powerful for a goddess. After all, she is Zeus’s wife! This picture jumped out because it looked like Hera was all dressed in gold and actually had rule. She is holding a bowl out in her right hand, which looks like she’s offering somebody something. I chose this image because of the detail and age of this picture.
Hera painted by Brygos Painter in BC, currently at the Rhode Island School of Design

3. Hera painted by Sandra M. Stanton, in 1997
Hera Oil-Painted
In this painting, Hera sits in a throne with her staff in her left hand and a peacock on her right shoulder. She has curly brown hair, and a lavender cloak on. This picture caught my attention because of the artist’s mental image of Hera. To me, her face look more Western than Greek. I wouldn’t say the painter didn’t do a good job fabricating Hera, but the face wouldn’t have been the best choice of features. I chose this picture because it was in bright and vivid colors, and Hera’s gaze looks as if she is ready to rule.
Hera painted by Sandra M. Stanton, in 1997

4. Citations
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