Hera is the queen of the Greek gods, the wife of Zeus and the great goddess of marriage, women, and family. Regal and dignified, she presides over the marriage bond, the dignity of women, and the order of the divine household. To honor Hera is to call on the goddess of commitment, sovereignty, and the sacred ties that hold a partnership and a family together. This 9 1/2-inch statue gives the queen of heaven a place on the altar, a focal point for marriage and partnership work, for the protection and empowerment of women, and for standing in your own dignity. Key Features The Greek queen of the gods. Hera in her regal aspect, goddess of marriage, women, and family. Cold-cast resin, 9 1/2 inches. A dignified altar figure. A devotional focal point. A modern devotional sculpture for marriage and women's work, not an archaeological reproduction. Product Details Height: about 9 1/2 inches Material: cold-cast resin Form: Hera, queen of the gods Use: deity statue, altar focal point, marriage and women's empowerment work SKU: SH852 Sold by Plentiful Earth The Spiritual Significance Hera rules the bonds that hold human life together: marriage, partnership, family, and the dignity of women, especially wives and mothers. As queen of Olympus she embodies sovereignty and self-possession, the rightful authority of one who knows her own worth. In myth her marriage to Zeus is stormy, and her fierce response to his infidelities, often read simply as jealousy, is better understood as her guardianship of the marriage bond she presides over. On a modern altar, Hera is honored for marriage and committed partnership, for fidelity and the healing of relationships, for the protection and empowerment of women, and for personal dignity and self-respect. Practitioners call on her to bless or strengthen a marriage, to stand in their own sovereignty, and to honor the worth of women in their lives. How To Use Place her on an altar or in a shared space that honors partnership, family, or the women of the household. Welcome her by cleaning the statue, holding it, and speaking her name and your hopes; a first offering of flowers, milk, or pomegranate is fitting. For marriage or partnership work, light a candle before her and ask for her blessing on the bond and its dignity. Honor her with her sacred symbols: the peacock, the pomegranate, the cow, and lilies, and with acts that uphold the worth of women. Keep offerings fresh and dust the statue gently with a soft cloth. Pairs Well With Aphrodite Statue, 13.25 Inches the goddess of love, a natural companion for marriage work. Apollo Riding Swan Statue, 10.5 Inches another Olympian for a Greek devotional shelf. Gaia Statue, 8.5 Inches the Earth Mother of Greek myth. Moon Diana Statue, 10.25 Inches the goddess of the moon and the hunt. Rose Oil to anoint a candle for love and marriage work. History & Occult Background Hera is one of the Twelve Olympians, daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea and both sister and wife of Zeus. Among the oldest and most honored Greek deities, she had great temples at Samos and Argos, and the Heraia, a women's festival and footrace, was held in her honor. The peacock, with its many-eyed tail, became her emblem. The Romans worshipped her as Juno, protector of the state and of women, whose temple gave us the word money, from Juno Moneta. Modern devotion comes through Hellenic reconstruction and eclectic Paganism, where she is honored as queen, wife, and guardian of women. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Hera? She is the queen of the Greek gods, wife of Zeus, and goddess of marriage, women, and family. She embodies the dignity of the marriage bond and the sovereignty of the queen. What is she worked with for? Marriage and committed partnership, fidelity, the healing of relationships, the protection and empowerment of women, and personal dignity and self-respect. Is she just the jealous goddess? Her myths of jealousy reflect her role as guardian of the marriage bond rather than mere spite. Honored on her own terms, she is the dignified queen and protector of women and the sacred ties of family. Is Hera the same as Juno? Yes. Juno is the Roman name and counterpart of Hera, sharing her domains of marriage, women, and queenship. How do I care for the statue? Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the finish. Avoid soaking the resin; a barely damp cloth is enough for occasional cleaning.
