Goddess Juno kicks off the month of June
Summer kicks off with the appearance of Juno, the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and where June gets it’s name.
In the Roman republican calendar, Junius had been the fourth month, sacred to the goddess Juno. When the Julian calendar was introduced around 40 BCE, Junius became the sixth month due to the addition of January and February. In Roman mythology, Juno was the wife and sister of Jupiter (things were different back then), known as the protector of women, marriage and childbirth. Perhaps couples thought marrying in Juno’s month would bring them happiness. Certainly, June was regarded by Romans as a favoured month for marrying.https://www.iped-editors.org/june-2020/etymology-june/
Juno
From France’s 2007
Antiquity series
Juno traces her origins to the Greek goddess Hera, so it’s only fitting a stamp for her is included. Also, this is an excellent stamp and I just wanted to include it on a post one day. So, Happy Hera Day everyone!
Hera
Issued 2022
Part of Cyprus’ The Olympian Gods series
In Roman mythology, Juno was revered as the queen of the gods and the wife of Jupiter. She was associated with fertility, marriage, and the protector of women. The Romans believed that June was the most favorable month for weddings and used it as an auspicious time to celebrate the union between couples.
During the month of June, the Romans would hold elaborate ceremonies and festivals dedicated to Juno. These celebrations were filled with music, dancing, and feasting, as the Romans believed that honoring Juno would bring blessings and ensure a prosperous marriage.
https://letslearnslang.com/origin-of-the-name-june/
June 1 seems to be shaping up as a tribute to strong women:
June 1, 1950 Sen Margaret Chase Smith stood alone in condemning the rising populist hatred.