Hera was Zeus' wife and sister, and was raised by the TitansOceanus and Tethys. She was the supreme goddess, patron of marriage and childbirth, having a special interest in protecting married women. Her sacred animals were the cow and the peacock, and she favoured the city of Argos.
Zeus initially courted Hera, but after many unsuccessful attempts, he resorted to trickery. He took the form of a disheveled cuckoo;Hera, feeling sorry for the bird, held it to her breast to keep it warm.Zeus then resumed his normal form and taking advantage of Hera's surprise, he raped her.Hera then married him to cover her shame; their marriage was turbulen and they often clashed.Link:http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hera/hera.html
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