Theogony and Works and Days
Who is Hera from Theogony and Works and Days and what is their importance?
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Hera is the daughter of Cronos and Rhea. She is Zeus' sister and becomes his wife. She has three children by Zeus: Hebe, Ares and Eileithyia. She bears Hephaestus alone. Hera raises many monsters, including Hydrea and the Nemean lion. She hates Heracles, particularly when he kills her monsters. Heracles is her step-son and becomes her son-in-law when he marries Hebe after completing his trials and becoming a god.