Athena was a powerful and respected goddess, but she was not immune to fear. According to some stories, she feared her stepmother, Hera, the queen of the gods. As queen of the gods, Hera had a great deal of influence and was able to command the loyalty of many other deities. Athena’s father, Zeus, had an affair with another woman, which resulted in her birth. When Hera found out, she was so angry that she tried to kill the Goddess. Only the intervention of Zeus saved her. However, the experience left a deep mark on both goddesses. While she still loves her father, she cannot help but fear Hera. As a result, their relationship is always marked by tension and conflict.