Introduction to Classical Literature

Zeus and Hera produce only one son, Ares, the god of war. 3. Hera’s other son, Hephaistos, born parthenogenically, because of Hera’s jealousy over Athena. B. Zeus mates with mortal women (Leda) (Alcmene, mother of Heracles) 1. Hera is particularly disposed to hate Zeus’s sons by mortal women. 2. ................
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