LOUIE REY M.

MASADIA GRADE 10-ONYX

WHO IS HERA?
Greek deity Hera is well-known for being the goddess of families, marriage, and
childbirth. She was the queen of the Olympian gods and was Zeus' sister and wife. She was
honored as the goddess who protected married women and oversaw the purity of marriage vows,
and her primary domain of influence was the institution of marriage. Hera also had the ability to
affect the health of mothers and children, as well as the results of pregnancies.
Particularly in her connection with Zeus, Hera is frequently portrayed as a jealous and
cruel deity. She uses the pomegranate to represent fertility and marriage as well as the peacock to
represent her vigilance. Hera has an appearance in many Greek myths, frequently as the main
protagonist in tales about her conflicts with Zeus or her involvement in mortal lives. Hera's
narrative is well known for focusing on Heracles (Hercules), her stepson and the object of her
resentment and jealously. In Greek mythology, Hera is a complex and multidimensional goddess
who symbolizes topics like marriage, family, and the difficulties and conflicts that can develop in
these relationships.

WHO IS APHRODITE?
Greek mythology's most well-known goddess, Aphrodite, is linked to fertility,
attractiveness, affection, and pleasure. Some claim she is the daughter of Zeus and Dione while
others claim she was born from sea foam. The dove, rose tree, and seashell are some of
Aphrodite's symbols. She is known for being linked to both romantic and physical love. She is
frequently portrayed as seductive, passionate, and enticing, igniting love and desire in both gods
and humans. Aphrodite's role in the Trojan War is a well-known example, when her promise of
Helen of Troy to Paris triggered the fight.
Despite being married to the deity of blacksmiths and workmanship, Hephaestus,
Aphrodite had a number of relationships, including one with the god of battle, Ares. Eros, the
god of love, was among the many children she had. With numerous cults and temples built
around the world, Aphrodite was a deity that had great respect in ancient Greece. As a
representation of beauty and love in literature and art throughout history, she has had an impact
that goes beyond Greek mythology. Venus is her equivalent in Roman civilization, and she has
remained a captivating and enduring figure in Western culture.