The 7 Wives of Zeus (Beyond Hera) | A Greek's Mythology

According to Greek mythology, Zeus had 7 wives before his reign was secure.
Most people know Hera as the Queen of the Gods, but she was actually Zeus's seventh and final wife. In this episode of "A Greek's Mythology," we explore the genealogy of the Olympians and the stories of the Titanesses and Goddesses who bore Zeus his most powerful children.

From the swallowing of Metis (mother of Athena) to the abduction of Persephone (daughter of Demeter), discover how these seven marriages shaped the cosmos in profound ways.

Meet the magnificent 7 wives:

Metis: The first wife and the prophecy of the son who would overthrow Zeus
Themis: The goddess of divine law and mother of the Fates
Eurynome: The mother of the three Charites (Graces)
Demeter: The harvest goddess and the tragedy of Persephone
Mnemosyne: The embodiment of memory and mother of the Muses
Leto: The struggle to give birth to Apollo and Artemis.
Hera: The final marriage, the rebellion, and the birth of Ares & Hephaestus

⏳Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:18 - Wife 1: Metis & The Prophecy (Why Zeus Ate Her) 3:10 - The Birth of Athena: Born from a Headache 4:25 - Wife 2: Themis (Law & The Fates) 6:03 - Wife 3: Eurynome & The Graces 6:58 - Wife 4: Demeter & The Abduction of Persephone 10:28 - Wife 5: Mnemosyne & The 9 Muses (Arts & Science) 12:02 - Wife 6: Leto & The Torment of Python (Apollo & Artemis) 14:49 - Wife 7: Hera (The Storm & The Seduction) 18:24 - The Betrayal: Hera Chains Zeus to His Bed 21:55 - Conclusion: Order, Balance, and Legacy

About Talescaster | A Greek's Mythology: My name is Nikos, and I am sharing the myths and legends of my homeland, Greece. Unlike simple summaries, here we dive deep into the original stories of Greek Mythology, bringing them to life with cinematic visuals and authentic storytelling.

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