Ancient Legends & Myths

The queen of the Olympian deities. She is a daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and wife and sister of Zeus. Hera was mainly worshipped as a goddess of marriage and birth. It is said that each year Hera`s virginity returns by bathing in the well Canathus. The children of Hera Zeus are the smith-god Hephaestus, the goddess of youth Hebe, and the god of war Ares. According to some sources, however, her children were conceived without the help of a man, either by slapping her hand on the ground or by eating lettuce: thus they were born, not out of love but out of lust and hatred. Classic depiction of Hera, with goldleaf painted accents, and fine details thru-out this cold-cast resin statue. Approx 10 1/4" tall.

Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, goddess of the earth and harvest. Demeter was responsible for the growth of plants and crops, and Persephone helped her. Pluto, god of the Underworld, wanted to marry Persephone and asked Zeus`s permission to do so. Zeus avoided answering Pluto`s request, however, knowing that Demeter would never agree. One day Pluto found Persephone alone, kidnapped her, and took her down to Hades. Classic depiction of Pluto and Persephone, fine details thru-out this cold-cast resin statue. Approx 14" tall.