Hera, the eldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea, was the Greek goddess of women and marriage as well as the queen of heaven. Hera married Zeus, king of the gods, and gained great power and respect. Through Hera’s eyes the rules of marriage were to be strictly followed and if broken, severely punished. With incredible beauty Hera was the representation of the ideal women. She was known for her jealousy and held great resentment for those who criticized her personal appearance. Throughout the Trojan war Hera caused much suffering, She raised a storm at sea to throw Hercules off his course. In doing so, she made Zeus very angry, and he chained her to the clouds and hung heavy anvils to her feet. After trying to release his mother, Hephaestus was
