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in Roman mythology, queen of the gods, the wife and sister of the god Jupiter. She was the protector of women and was worshiped under several names. As Juno Pronuba she presided over marriage; as Juno Lucina she aided women in childbirth; and as Juno Regina she was the special counselor and protector of the Roman state. Her special festival, the Matronalia, was celebrated on March 1. Juno is the Latin counterpart of the Greek queen of the gods, Hera. The month of June was named after her.
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JUNO,
JUNO,. in Roman mythology, queen of the gods, the wife and sister of the god Jupiter. As Juno Pronuba she presided over marriage; as Juno Lucina she aided women in childbirth; and as Juno Regina she was the special . . .
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All 5 Sullivan Brothers Die in Same Incident
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In a The Great American History quiz video, Paula Zahn talks about the five Sullivan brothers from Iowa whose request to serve together in the Navy was granted during World War II.
In a The Great American History quiz video, Paula Zahn talks about the five Sullivan brothers from Iowa whose request to serve together in the Navy was granted during World War II.
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