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THEORY

IN THEORY - GODS OF ANTIQUITY:

HERA, CONSORT OF ZEUS

By Timothy Tian

For this month’s inclusion of In Theory, Hera was also known to send out minions

we take a look at how Hera would fit into the to do her bidding. Hera dispatched two serpents

mold of a SMITE goddess as a Mage! when she made an attempt on Herakles’ life.

The Olympians were the generation of However, Herakles manages to thwart their

Greek gods that came after the Titans. Of the 12 plans with the help of his strength. In the story of

Olympians in Greek mythology, there are two or Io, Hera sent her hundred-eyed servant, Argus,

three (depending on the source) which have yet to ensure that Io and Zeus were separated.

to make an appearance in SMITE. One of those is
Hera’s displeasure did not end
the spouse of Zeus and queen of the gods, Hera.
there as there. Here are a few more
Many of her appearances throughout the Greek
consequences of her vengeful nature:
myths picture Hera as a vengeful wife, full of
1. The nymph, Echo, was condemned to only
hatred and envy for Zeus’ lovers and their children.
be able to repeat the words of others.
Here are some of her well-known legends.
2. Certain sources suggests that Lamia, one
There are two accounts of Hera attempting
of Zeus’ lovers, was transformed into a sea
to stop a birth from ever happening. These births
monster by Hera. There are also a few other
were the result of Zeus’ infidelity and as such,
incidents of Hera transforming others.
led to Hera’s outlandish behaviour. Herakles was
3. The priest of Zeus, Tiresias, was caught in
the child at the receiving end of Hera’s actions in
an argument between Zeus and Hera. When
the first account. The twins of Apollo and Artemis
he sided with Zeus, Hera struck him blind.
were the children involved the second account.

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