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How can you tell Greek goddesses apart when looking at art artwork?

I have to choose an artwork that displays Hera and write 3 pages about how the piece of art tells the story of her. I already know that she is represented by a peacock and cow (although I don’t see art with those symbols in paintings or sculptures) I’m thinking about picking a relief carving displaying her and Zeus but.. I don’t know how to prove that it’s ever her, I just know that from what the information tells me.

Please help me. I’m so frustrated! If you have any ideas on other pieces that display her I’d love to hear them.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    On art work, it is hard to tell the goddesses apart, but usually you can tell who it is by what myth is being portrayed and what items they are holding or what surrounds them. Artemis and Apollo are often shown shooting arrows at villages, Athena sprang from Zeus's head fully grown and in armor, Leto was raped by Zeus in swan form, Europa was abducted by Zeus in bull form, The amazons are usually fighting the centaurs.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Hera is often depicted in as being seated on a throne since she is the 'queen' of Olympus. There are paintings portraying the Judgment of Paris, in which Minerva, Venus, and Hera are present. Hera is identified by a staff which shows she is queen. go to the website www.theoi.com and search for her. You will find plenty of pictures and reliefs showing her with the staff, the throne, and the cuckoo.

    hope this helps!

  • langer
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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