Divine Marriages in Mythology

This chapter explores ancient beliefs about the marriages of high gods across various cultures, focusing on the Hittite god Teshub and his wife Habat, as well as the Greek deities Zeus and Hera. It highlights the cultural significance of these unions, including rituals, linguistic connections, and representations in mythology. The discussion further examines the intertwining of divine and human realms through the analysis of Hera’s name and her role in Greek and Persian mythologies.