June - the month of Hera (Juno) Greek goddess of women, marriage, children and family

 

Hera on an antique fresco from Pompeii
(Detail of wedding of Zeus and Hera)

June - the month of Hera (Juno) Greek goddess of women, marriage, children and family.

In ancient Greece June was the month to get married as all marriages were blessed by Hera, giving them a better chance of being long and happy!

Hera, who was married to Zeus (Jupiter) king of the Greek gods, even though a role model for women, was better known for her jealousy and vindictive ways than for her role as goddess.

She had quite a cult following and is thought to have been the first of any Greek god or goddess to have a temple or sanctuary dedicated to her.

The great size, and number of temples dedicated to Hera, is an indication of how significant she was to the ancient Greeks.

To learn more about Hera, her tumultuous relationship with Zeus and her vindictive ways, click on the link below:

https://greekerthanthegreeks.com/hera-juno-greek-goddess.../

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