Hera
	"The Peacock Complaining to Juno," by Gustave Moreau, c 1882.

The worship of Hera predates the worship of Zeus. Because of her status as the Queen of Gods, she is often referred to as the Goddess of marriage. She is often said to be part of a triple Goddess group including Athena and Aphrodite.

There are many legends involving Hera, the beautiful sister and consort of Zeus. She is both astounding in appearance and in the magnitude of her vengeance. Her husband took many lovers. One of the most interesting stories is that of Io, whom Zeus turned into a cow in order to hide her from Hera. Hera saw through his guile and sent her hundred-eyed guard, Argos Panoptes, to spy on Io. At Zeus's command, Hermes killed Argos to keep him away from her. Undeterred, Hera sent a gad fly to torment Io for eternity. She was eventually driven to Egypt where she finally found peace. The eyes of Argos Panoptes are said to be found in the tail of the peacock.

Another legend which showcases Hera's deceptive side is the story of her interference in the Trojan War against the wishes of Zeus. With the help of Hypnos, the God of Sleep, Hera seduced Zeus and put him in a deep sleep. She and the other Gods were then free to meddle as they pleased.

In Roman mythology, Hera is referred to as Juno.

Genealogy: Hera is the daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. She is the sister of Poseidon (God of the Sea), Hades (God of the Underworld), Hestia and Demeter. Zeus is her brother and also her husband. Her children are Ares (God of War), Hebe (Goddess of Youth), Ilithyia (Goddess of Childbirth and Midwives) and Hephaestus (God of the arts and of smiths)

Symbols: The Cow and the Peacock