goddess of marriage, women, and family, and she serves as the queen of the Olympian gods. She is known as the loyal wife and sister of Zeus, as well as for her fierce jealousy toward his many lovers. [1, 2, 3]

Roles and Symbols

• Divine Status: Queen of Mount Olympus and protector of women during childbirth.
• Sacred Animals and Objects: Peacock, cow, pomegranate, and cuckoo.
• Roman Counterpart: Known as Juno in Roman mythology. [1, 2, 3]

Family and Myths

• Parents: The Titans Cronus and Rhea.
• Siblings: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, and Hestia.
• Children: Ares (god of war), Hebe (goddess of youth), and Hephaestus (god of fire).
• Famous Conflicts: Frequently punished Zeus’s mortal or divine lovers and their children, most notably Hercules. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]