what was hera the goddess of

Hera, in ancient Greek mythology, was the goddess of marriage, women, and family, as well as the protector of women during childbirth. She was also associated with the sky and the stars of heaven. Hera was known as the queen of the twelve Olympian gods and was the sister and wife of Zeus, the king of the gods. Her mythology revolves around her marriage with Zeus, and she was responsible for the welfare of women and children, with women in ancient Greece praying to her for protection during childbirth and guidance in marriage and affairs of the heart. Hera was usually depicted as a noble and beautiful woman, often wearing long, flowing robes and a distinctive cylindrical crown called a polos, or a wreath and a veil. She had a number of sacred animals, including the peacock, the cuckoo, and the cow60933-1/fulltext).