hera

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Noun hera has 1 sense

Hera, Here - queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
--₁ is a kind of Greek deity

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Hera

Noun

1. In Greek mythology, Hera is the goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth, and the sister and wife of Zeus. She is often portrayed as a majestic and jealous queen.

Example sentence: "Hera was known for her beauty and her role as the queen of the gods."

Related books on Greek mythology

Noun

2. A large and elongated beetle of the scarab beetle family, found mainly in Asia and Africa.

Example sentence: "The hera beetle is known for its striking metallic green color."

Adjective

3. Describing something related to, or associated with, Hera.

Example sentence: "The Hera temple is a significant archaeological site dedicated to the worship of the goddess Hera."

Local Term

4. Hera is a common term used in some regions to refer to a type of traditional dance or music.

Example sentence: "The festival featured various performances of the Hera dance, showcasing the local culture."

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