Hera also cheated, by winning the confidence of her…
““Hera also cheated, by winning the confidence of her sister-in-law, Amphitrite. As Hera convinced her that all she wanted to do was to keep Zeus' sex drive in check for as long as possible, Amphitrite agreed to give Hera an amphora full of Poseidon's seed, obtained by pouring off a little quantity of seed each time into a hidden amphora. Besides, Amphitrite knew that her husband wouldn't mind, as he enjoyed each day's session. And thus, by so doing, the filling of seed by both brothers into their respective amphoras, was slowed down by their wives by equal proportion.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hera and Amphitrite conspire to limit Zeus and Poseidon’s sexual activity by secretly diverting their seed into hidden containers, thereby reducing their reproductive output equally.
In simple terms: Wives secretly control husbands’ sexual output.
Key Takeaway
Use cooperation to manage excess.
Themes
power
sex
cooperation
control
Mood
cunning
strategic
Type
mythological
cautionary
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- family planning
- sexual health education
- relationship negotiation
Key Concepts
mythology
gender dynamics
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can partners negotiate shared control over intimacy?
- What ethical issues arise from secretly limiting a partner’s desires?
A Different Perspective
Assumes wives have equal influence and that men accept reduced activity.