The Argonautica · Character
Hera
The queen of the gods who takes Jason's quest as her own, scheming with Athena and Aphrodite to make a foreign sorceress fall in love.
supporting
Also known as Pelasgian Hêrê, Hêrê, great Hêrê, Hêrê of Wedlock
First appearance: book i
As a supporting figure in The Argonautica, Hera is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Queen of the gods, orchestrates the plan to use Medea's love for Jason to secure the Golden Fleece.
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Hera watches the Argonauts ambushed in the reeds and decides the Fleece must come to Hellas, whatever Zeus or Aeetes thinks. She proposes the plan that sends Aphrodite's son to bewitch Medea, and she steadies the girl…
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See Hera in book iCharacter Web
32 connectionsA slice of how Hera sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Argonauts and allies
- Central figures and patrons
- Protagonist
- Extended cast and secondary figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Medea reaches an emotional and psychological peak of terror and…
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- Zeus
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Hera is Zeus's wife, often in conflict with him over his infidelities and schemes. How this plays out →
- Dionysus
family · negative
- Zeus
family · negative
Hera is Zeus's wife, often in conflict with him over his infidelities and schemes. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Hera in book iIn the story
Hera appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
