{"product_id":"hera-statue-9-1-2","title":"Hera Statue 9.5 inch Greek Queen of Gods Altar Figure for Power and Marriage","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHera Statue 9.5″\u003c\/strong\u003e — a nine-and-a-half inch statue of Hera, the Greek queen of the gods, goddess of marriage, family, sovereignty, and the power of the matriarch. Invoke Hera for marriage blessings, family protection, and the assertion of personal authority and dignity. Her regal bearing makes this statue a statement of divine queenship on any Hellenistic pagan or eclectic altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin deity statue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marriage blessings, sovereignty workings, Hellenistic altar devotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHera in Greek Religion and Hellenistic Pagan Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHera is the oldest of the Olympian goddesses in the Greek mythological tradition, predating the Olympian system itself and likely descending from pre-Hellenic goddess worship in the Aegean world. As queen of the gods and wife of Zeus, she presides over marriage, the lawful union of partners, the social institution of the family, and the protection of women within the household. Her primary sanctuary at Argos predates even the Heraion at Olympia, making her one of the most ancient continuously worshipped deities in the classical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern Hellenistic polytheism and eclectic Pagan practice, Hera is invoked for marriage blessings, the protection of committed partnerships, family stability, and the assertion of personal sovereignty. Her peacock sacred animal brings the symbolism of watchfulness, beauty, and regal presence. The pomegranate, shared with Persephone, links her to the cycle of seasonal return and the mysteries of the underworld. Contemporary practitioners who work with her report that she responds best to direct, dignified address rather than supplication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with Hera for Sovereignty and Relationships\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHera is often misread through the lens of her mythological rivalry with Zeus's lovers as simply a jealous spouse. The older stratum of her worship reveals a different figure: a sovereign queen whose authority predates her marriage and whose sacred animal is not the doves of Aphrodite but the imperious peacock. She is the appropriate deity to invoke when establishing, protecting, or asserting the dignity of a committed relationship, when claiming rightful authority, or when setting boundaries that the practitioner intends to hold. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/statues\/\"\u003emy statues collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional Greek and Roman deity figures in my inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 9.5-inch figure is well proportioned for a standard altar, substantial enough to serve as the presiding deity figure without requiring a dedicated pedestal. Resin casting allows the classical sculpted form to be rendered with good surface detail at this scale. The figure is designed for altar placement in Hellenistic pagan, Wiccan, and eclectic practice spaces where goddess sovereignty is a central working theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Hera Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-1\",\"name\":\"Set Up Your Altar Space\",\"text\":\"Set the Hera statue on your altar for workings involving marriage, partnerships, family protection, and personal authority. Light a gold or peacock-blue candle beside her. Her presence anchors the energy of sovereign queenship and feminine power.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Petition and Offer\",\"text\":\"Petition Hera by speaking to the statue directly and stating your request clearly. She responds to directness and dignity. Traditional offerings include pomegranate, lily flowers, and peacock feathers, placed at the statue's base when petitioning.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Work for Sovereignty and Boundaries\",\"text\":\"Use Hera in workings where you are asserting rightful authority or setting firm boundaries. She is a goddess of sovereignty, not solely of marriage. When you need the energy of the queen who will not be diminished, she is the right ally to invoke.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eHow to set up and work with a Hera statue for marriage blessings and sovereignty ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eSet Up Your Altar Space\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eSet the Hera statue on your altar for workings involving marriage, partnerships, family protection, and personal authority. Light a gold or peacock-blue candle beside her. Her presence anchors the energy of sovereign queenship and feminine power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003ePetition and Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003ePetition Hera by speaking to the statue directly and stating your request clearly. She responds to directness and dignity. Traditional offerings include pomegranate, lily flowers, and peacock feathers, placed at the statue's base when petitioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eWork for Sovereignty and Boundaries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eUse Hera in workings where you are asserting rightful authority or setting firm boundaries. She is a goddess of sovereignty, not solely of marriage. When you need the energy of the queen who will not be diminished, she is the right ally to invoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI carry the Hera statue because Hellenistic practitioners working with the full Greek pantheon need a queen-of-gods figure that reads as regal, and this 9.5-inch piece delivers that. Her presence on the altar communicates queenship immediately. For practitioners building a Greek pantheon altar, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/altar-supplies\/\"\u003ebrowse my altar supplies collection\u003c\/a\u003e for candles, incense, and ritual tools suited to Hellenistic devotional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-1\",\"question\":\"Who is Hera the goddess?\",\"answer\":\"Hera is the Greek queen of the Olympians, wife of Zeus, and goddess of marriage, family, and sovereignty. She is petitioned for blessings on committed partnerships, family stability, and the assertion of personal authority and dignity in situations.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"How is Hera worshipped in modern Paganism?\",\"answer\":\"Hera is honored in Hellenistic polytheism, Wicca, and eclectic Pagan practice. Her sacred animals are the peacock, cow, and cuckoo. The Heraia at Olympia was an athletic contest predating the Olympic games and dedicated entirely to her worship.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"What are Hera's symbols and correspondences?\",\"answer\":\"In asteroid astrology, Hera corresponds to Juno. Her sacred colors are gold, royal blue, and white. She is petitioned for marriage blessings, family protection, personal authority, and the sovereign dignity associated with the queen of the gods.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"What does the Hera Statue 9.5 inch look like?\",\"answer\":\"This Hera statue stands 9.5 inches tall, cast in resin with hand-painted detail. It suits Hellenistic pagan, Wiccan, and eclectic altar spaces. The figure depicts Hera in the regal bearing of the Greek pantheon's queen, ready for devotional use.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWho is Hera the goddess?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eHera is the Greek queen of the Olympians, wife of Zeus, and goddess of marriage, family, and sovereignty. She is petitioned for blessings on committed partnerships, family stability, and the assertion of personal authority and dignity in situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eHow is Hera worshipped in modern Paganism?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eHera is honored in Hellenistic polytheism, Wicca, and eclectic Pagan practice. Her sacred animals are the peacock, cow, and cuckoo. The Heraia at Olympia was an athletic contest predating the Olympic games and dedicated entirely to her worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat are Hera's symbols and correspondences?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eIn asteroid astrology, Hera corresponds to Juno. Her sacred colors are gold, royal blue, and white. She is petitioned for marriage blessings, family protection, personal authority, and the sovereign dignity associated with the queen of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat does the Hera Statue 9.5 inch look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThis Hera statue stands 9.5 inches tall, cast in resin with hand-painted detail. It suits Hellenistic pagan, Wiccan, and eclectic altar spaces. The figure depicts Hera in the regal bearing of the Greek pantheon's queen, ready for devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48434172231930,"sku":"SH852","price":81.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/SH852_Z_1.jpg?v=1780374649","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/hera-statue-9-1-2","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}