Greek Mythology Notes
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Hebe

god
Ἥβη
Goddess of youth

Hebe served nectar to the gods and married Heracles.

The Myth

Cupbearer until replaced by Ganymede. Could restore youth. Heracles married her after deification.

Parents

Zeus and Hera

Children

Alexiares, Anicetus

Symbols

cupnectarwingsyouth

Fun Fact

An "ephebe" comes from the same root as Hebe.

Words We Inherited

English words and phrases that trace back to this myth: