Litany to Hera

Hera, queen of lofty Olympos, goddess
whose crown shines brightly, alight with precious gems;
attended by the Seasons, enthroned in gold,
you sit at the side of of lightning-wielding Zeus:
I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Hera, queen of the cloudless heavens, queen of the stars
that flicker in the night; the broad blue sky is yours,
Hera, the gentle breeze, the keen-edged winter winds.
With every breath, we are grateful for your gifts:
I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Hera of the lovely eyes, fairest of all
who walk Olympos' splendid halls; your beauty
is unequaled, shining goddess, dark-eyed one
whose gaze is steady, who sees into all hearts:
I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Glorious Hera, bride of thundering Zeus,
friend of marriage, friend of those who pledge their hearts.
Each wedding day is brighter for your presence, Hera;
each couple is blessed who receives your favor.
I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Hera, goddess of family, of the bond between
the generations, you knew our forebears long ago
and you will know our children's children. Great Hera,
wise one whose keen eye sees into posterity,
I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Mighty Hera, patroness of kings and of queens,
of the leaders of nations, you understand power,
you hold its essence in your hands. You grant to those
you favor all influence and might, O goddess.
I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Majestic Hera, indomitable goddess,
defender of men, warder of the city walls,
guardian of the gates, your people turn to you
for succor, you who are both comfort and refuge.
I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Dike (Justice)

Firm-hearted Dike, sister of the Seasons,
daughter of great Zeus and Themis of godly law,
mistress of justice, friend of the wronged and the righteous;
your strength lies in truth, goddess, in the worth
of fair play, and in the rights of men. O Dike,
the trusty one, the honorable one, the one whose
word is ever good--these men and women find
your favor, their prayers to you are answered well.
But those who lie, and cheat, and thieve, these evil-doers
earn your wrath; never can they escape your vengeance.
Dike, whose sharp sword pierces the heart of the unjust,
who protects the honest and the noble, the upright
and the true, fair-minded goddess, impartial one,
the rule of right is ever your concern. Dike,
champion of the good, I praise and honor you.