Juno

Description

Juno was the ancient deity of marriage and childbirth, often depicted in the act of nursing, who later assumed the functions of protector of the state. By the ancient Romans, in fact, she was gradually assimilated into the Hera of Greek mythology, becoming the wife of Jupiter, thus the most important female deity. Together with Jupiter and Minerva she formed the so-called Capitoline Triad. Daughter, like Jupiter, of Saturn and Opi, corresponding in Greek mythology to Chronos and Rhea. Juno was also the protector of animals, in particular the peacock was sacred to her.