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Hera
HEER-ruh
Hera (name) means In Greek mythology, the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage, married to Zeus. Example: “Hera was known for her jealousy toward Zeus's many lovers.”
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In Greek mythology, the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage, married to Zeus.
"Hera was known for her jealousy toward Zeus's many lovers."
How to use Hera
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek goddess of marriage and queen of Mount Olympus.
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Word forms
- Plural
- heras
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Hḗrā, a name of uncertain origin.
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What does “Hera” mean?
The word “Hera” means in Greek mythology, the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage, married to Zeus. In plain terms, the Greek goddess of marriage and queen of Mount Olympus.
How do you pronounce “Hera”?
“Hera” is pronounced HEER-ruh (/ˈhɪəɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hera” in a sentence?
Here is “Hera” used in a sentence: “Hera was known for her jealousy toward Zeus's many lovers.”
What part of speech is “Hera”?
“Hera” is a name.
Where does the word “Hera” come from?
The word “Hera” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Hḗrā, a name of uncertain origin.
