Greek goddess Hera is the Goddess of both women and marriage. She was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, while also the older sister and wife of Zeus. Hera represents renewal and has been known to be one of the most beautiful goddesses.
When Zeus fathered Heracles with a mortal woman, Hera was jealous and did not want to help Zeus in his quest to help Heracles gain the divine powers that his other children had. Goddess Hera was drugged by Zeus so that he could have baby Heracles nurse on her. She was angry when she woke and moved baby Heracles away from her breast. In doing so, drops of Hera’s milk dropped to the floor and turned into beautiful calla lilies.
When creating an altar for Hera, many use pomegranates. This is what has inspired the following healthy recipe to aid in gaining more Vitamin C to radiate our beauty, both inner and outer.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Juice
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Juice from 1 Orange
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tsp Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Shallot, minced
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
Directions:
- Combine all of the above ingredients together in a small mason jar or a small container with a lid. Shake until very well combined. (If you do not have a container with a lid or a mason jar, you can whisk all ingredients together in a bowl)
- Serve on top of a salad with your choice of other toppings or store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container or glass jar.
Recipe obtained from: thehonoursystem.com