Stately Hera, glorious queen of fair Olympos,
comely you are, your shining beauty unsurpassed.
Great daughter of Kronos, defender of cities,
deep-eyed goddess, chosen bride of thundering Zeus,
mighty guardian of the marriage oath and bond,
graceful one, vital one, I praise and honor you.
Sublime Hera, swift of thought, certain of action
I pray to you. Grant me strength of will, O goddess,
help me to know my worth, to act with confidence
and passion, to risk wisely, to freely speak my mind.
Bless my marriage bed, my vows, my devotion.
Peerless Hera, watchful one, I ask your favor.
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