O Hera
Blessed Pais of the beauteous face
Shy yet powerful
Child of Heaven and Earth
And of the ever-shifting seasons of nature
O Hera
Sacred Nympheuoumene of the bridal veil
Ready to walk toward a new life
Betrothed of Zeus
The mighty lord of Olympus
O Hera
Stern Teleia of the prosperous household
Demanding and knowing what is needed
Queen of Olympus
And of all the blessed Gods
O Hera
Pained Chera of the widowed
Standing beside them who suffer
As you stood with heroes of yore
For their loss is yours
O Hera
Gamelia of the vows of marriage
Keeper of oaths
Avenger of wrongs
Feared yet beloved Goddess
O Hera
You, Acraea, far above
Watch us as we toil
As we love and mourn
Keep us faithful to our promises
O Hera
Lady Hypercheiria
Stay your hand for we will err
Grant us a way back where we belong
In your divine and eternal graces
Art: The Peacock Complaining to Juno - Gustav Moreau
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