Nephele

Nephele

Nefele is a cloud in Greek mythology that resembles Hera. At a banquet, King Ixion of Lapith flirted with the goddess Hera. Zeus made Hera invisible and created Nephele to replace her. After getting drunk, Ixion mated with this illusion and produced a centaur that was half human and half horse. Later, this ancestral centaur mated with a mare on Mount Pelion and became the ancestor of all centaurs. Afterwards, Nefele wandered in the halls of the Olympics. Hera ordered the king of Viotia, Atamas, to marry her and they had two children, Phileas and Haile.
The statue of Hera in the garden of Lednica Castle

The statue of Hera in the garden of Lednica Castle

The statue of Hera located in the garden of Lednica Castle. In Greek mythology, Hera is Zeus' wife and sister, belonging to one of the twelve Olympian gods. Hera in the statue holds a scepter, and in Greek mythology, Hera is the goddess of marriage and family, as well as the protector of women. She is known for her jealousy and revenge for Zeus' infidelity, and is also the queen of gods and humans. In art works, Hera is often depicted as a majestic figure wearing a veil and holding a scepter, symbolizing her authority as a goddess. The gardens of Ledernich Castle are a historic place known for their romantic and picturesque landscapes.