She doesn't throw thunderbolts--she throws expectations. In this episode, I introduce you to Hera: goddess of marriage, queen of Olympus, and the one who remembers every promise ever made. We'll explore her origin story, her famously stormy marriage to Zeus, and her long rivalry with Heracles. But beneath the reputation for jealousy is a deeper strength--one built on loyalty, memory, and silent power.

Whether blessing a birth, cursing a betrayal, or holding the gods accountable, Hera doesn't rule with noise--she rules with endurance. Because when the world wobbles, someone has to stand firm. And that someone is Hera.

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