Which goddess was described as the wisest among gods and men and the first wife of Zeus?

• A. Hera
• B. Athena
• C. Rhea
• D. Selene

Answer: (A)

This question tests your understanding of Greek myth roles and relationships, especially who is both Zeus’s wife and associated with wise, stabilizing leadership. Hera holds the position of queen of the gods and is traditionally seen as the goddess who governs marriage and family. In many stories she acts as the wise, authoritative voice guiding the divine realm and protecting social order, which aligns with the idea of being described as the wisest among gods and men. She is also the first wife of Zeus, making her the correct match to both parts of the description.

Athena is the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, but she is not Zeus’s wife. Rhea is the mother of the Olympian gods, not his wife. Selene is the Moon goddess, not connected to the marriage role with Zeus. So Hera best fits the combination of being Zeus’s wife and the wise, governing presence described.