Queen of the gods and protector of the Roman state. Goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth. Wife and sister of Jupiter, patron of married women and the Roman matrons.
Queen of the gods and protector of the Roman state. Goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth. Wife and sister of Jupiter, patron of married women and the Roman matrons.
Origin Story
Juno is the Roman equivalent of Hera, daughter of Saturn and Ops. She became Jupiter's consort and queen of heaven, fiercely protective of marriage and legitimate children.
Primary Sources
Historical texts and references
“But I, who walk in awful state above, the majesty of heav'n, the sister wife of Jove, for length of years my fruitless force employ against the thin remains of ruin'd Troy!”
