Juno

The Roman goddess of women and marriage. Juno was the consort and wife of Jupiter (Zeus). She closely resembled Hera, her Greek counterpart, and the Etruscan goddess Uni.

Juno shared the temple at Capitol with Jupiter and Minerva (Athena). The month of June was named after her. Her festivals were celebrated on March 1, called Matronalia, and another called Nonae Caprotinae was celebrated on July 7.

In the Aeneid, Juno retained her hatred for the Trojans. She continuously persecuted Aeneas and the Trojans when they landed in Italy. Juno sparked the war between Aeneas and Turnus.