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Hebe, the Goddess of Youth in Greek mythology
Bathing Woman (Hebe). Oil painting by Demeter Laccataris

Hebe was the goddess of youth and the cupbearer of the gods. Hebe was the wife of the semi-god Heracles.

Hebe was the daughter of Zeus and Hera. However, according to a myth of that time, Hera had been impregnated solely by wild lettuce, while having dinner with the Greek god Apollo.

Hebe was the sister of Ares and Hephaestus and Eilythia, the goddess of childbirth.

Hebe was residing on Mount Olympus and was acting as a servant to the Olympian Gods, pouring sweet nectar into their glasses, until Ganymede, the lover of Zeus, was brought to Mount Olympus and replaced the goddess.

Hebe married Heracles just after he had obtained immortality, and the couple gave birth to two sons. Through Hebe, Heracles also gained eternal youth which was much to the dislike of Hebe's mother, Hera, who was fighting against Heracles constantly.

Appearance and Sacred Symbols

Appearance of Hebe

A youthful woman with a golden wreath





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