sanctuary of Hera Akraia

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The sanctuary of Hera Akraia was an ancient Greek cult site dedicated to the goddess Hera in her aspect as a protector associated with promontories or high places, linked to the wider religious sphere of the Argive Heraion.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient Greek sanctuary
archaeological site
associatedWithDeity Hera
culture ancient Greek religion
dedicatedTo Hera
dedicationType sanctuary to Hera in her Akraia aspect
hasCultAspectMeaning protector associated with promontories or high places
hasCultAspectOfDeity Hera Akraia
hasDeityAspect Hera as protector of headlands and heights
hasNameInEnglish Sanctuary of Hera Akraia
hasPrimaryFunction cult site
isLinkedTo Argive Heraion cult network
linked to: Argive Heraion
locatedInCountry Greece
partOfReligiousSphere Argive Heraion
religion ancient Greek religion

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Argive Heraion dedication sanctuary of Hera Akraia
Heraion of Perachora hasStructure Temple of Hera Akraia
linked to: sanctuary of Hera Akraia
sanctuary of Hera Akraia hasNameInEnglish Sanctuary of Hera Akraia
linked to: sanctuary of Hera Akraia