Therefore, at the beginning of every spring, Hera would undergo a baptism ritual to renew her chastity, in order to maintain the eternal bond of marriage with Zeus. During this time, Zeus would love only Hera, forsaking all other dalliances.
It was this very gesture and the favoritism in her heart that allowed the queen of the heavens to turn a blind eye to the tangled affairs between her, Hephaestus, and Ares.
The queen who governed marriage was vexed by her husband's unfaithfulness.
The Goddess of Love who yearned for affection lacked a romance of her own.
Perchance there was no greater irony in the world than this.
Aphrodite sneered and shook her head, then looked at her reflection in the Sacred Pool, blooming like a peach blossom, and couldn't help but show a satisfied smile.
However, she was happier than that woman now.