Hera is the goddess of marriage, women, family, and childbirth. She is one of the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses and is the queen of the gods. Hera is the daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and the sister and wife of Zeus. She is associated with all aspects of the life of women, and women in ancient Greece would pray to her for protection during childbirth, good health, and guidance in marriage and affairs of the heart. Despite her husband Zeuss habit of having affairs with numerous other deities and mortals, Hera remained faithful and was one of the few gods or goddesses in Greek mythology who was monogamous. Hera is often portrayed as vengeful and jealous, and much of her mythology revolves around her marriage with Zeus. She is also associated with the peacock, which is often depicted in her chariot.