In Greek mythology, Hera was the goddess of women, marriage and married life. She was the queen of the gods by her marriage to Zeus. In art, she was generally depicted wearing a crown and a peplos, a ...

Hera is named for the Greek goddess Hera, the wife of Zeus. She was considered the protector of families and children. Photo by Max Alexander for ESA. En route to the asteroid system Didymos, Hera ...

Pherecydes of Syros, a pioneering philosopher and tutor of Pythagoras, blended myth and metaphysics, shaping early Greek thought.