In Greece mythology of Ancient Olympics, which relationship of God Zeus with Hera is correct?

(A) Wife

(B) Sister

(C) Daughter

(D) Nephew

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Concept:

God Zeus

• Zeus was considered the most important of all the Olympic gods.
• He was originally worshipped as a god of meteorological change.
• He was also the god of fertility and was worshipped as Zeus the "infernal" (hthonios) or "farmer" (georgos).
• As Zeus the possessor (ktisios), he offered a good harvest; as Zeus the father (pater), he protected the family and all who lived nearby.

Explanation:

Hera:

• Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus and was worshipped all over Greece, but especially in the region of Argos.
• She was thus also called "Argeia".
• The epithets "perfect", "balanced" and "wedded" were used to describe her because she was considered the protector of marriage and the marital bond.
• Homer(from the Homeric period) depicts Hera in her dual capacity as the most important female deity, but also the official spouse of the father of the gods.

Thus, option 1((A) and (B) only) will be the correct answer.

Additional Information:

• Olympia was the most important sanctuary of the god Zeus, and the Games were held in his honor.
• Sacrifices and gifts were offered, and athletes took oaths to obey the rules before a statue of Zeus.