[Greek mythology] The troubles of Adonis

If Orpheus had had more patience, and was not in a hurry to hug his long-parted wife tightly with his arms, and kiss those cold lips hungrily, he would have seen it with his own eyes, which is destined to make all the talents favored by the muses extraordinary. Immediately after the magnificence and magnificence that the artist will never forget in his life, he was inspired to write poems full of beautiful words, using beautiful words and sentences to praise and eulogize this indescribable spectacle and wonder.

Moist lips lightly touch the leaf flute, and the handsome and vegetal god's eyelids are slightly closed, and the water-cut bright eyes that make Narcissus jealous and want to steal are hidden behind, only the long black eyelashes are whiter than pearls A small moving shadow casts under the delicate skin.

The melody played by Adonis, accompanied by hovering and rising to the dry shoots, ripples like a stone thrown into the center of the lake, and is lingering like the sweet words of a lover.In all fairness, this is by no means as melodious as the sound of the lyre plucked by Orpheus, but rather like flowing water, clear and cool, conveying life poetically.It's more like a traveler holding a key politely, knocking on the door of the sleeping flowers and plants without haste, and grandly proposing an invitation that hits the soul directly and is destined not to receive a rejected answer.

Snowdrop standing on the swamp was the first to react: "Listen, what's that sound?"

He is not the most powerful god, but the footprints of the subjects who voluntarily submit to him are all over the land as far as the eye can see.Not polluted by ambition, he has a pure heart that is beyond the reach of the gods of Olympus, which is even more precious and beautiful; he loves and follows his own vigorous greenness, and does not distinguish between high and low because of their beauty and ugliness; He respects the beauty of life, and conveys his sincerity with his joyful voice. He does not intentionally infect them, but uses pure soft words to arouse the deepest resonance.

There are occasional charming light dimples on the creamy cheeks, and a blush that is more vigorous than the most popular vermilion powder, but she never takes that dazzling beauty as her domineering capital.

He will treat the humble Houttuynia cordata gently, gently appease the jealous fennel, and listen to the whispers of the ivy, and help the beech tree that has been bitten by insects and ants.

Just like an agate with beautiful patterns, the surface is flat and smooth, but in fact it is deep and mysterious, implying sharp edges and corners.

The gurgling flute sound contains the magic power that fascinates the intelligent plants, awakening the lazy hyacinth and attracting the lush Bai Ye; The seductively scented sunflower let go of the struggling prey in its mouth, the tall Dianbai gave up its treasured bones; Jing happily went, and the olive tree that symbolized peace also hung down its branches, willing to offer holy ointment.

Without hesitation, they obeyed the call of the beloved god, but after moving to the rocky sill of the nether world, they stood sad and sad, this near-at-hand but never-reaching heartache, I am afraid that Comparable to the torments of Tantalus.

"Oh my god! How could His Highness be shackled in the middle of winter where even a little sunlight can't penetrate."

The impenetrable rock wall was blocked by Emperor Hades' loyal subordinates, but their admiration for the plant god was as huge as their size, and they couldn't pass through it at all.

However, this group of intelligent beings quickly took their hearts into consideration. They shook the branches and tender stamens, causing the plump and full pods to willingly open the gap and roll out the well-proportioned and firm fruits.Salute and say hello to the kind spring breeze, so that the other party is willing to take the seeds that can take root and sprout, and enter the lifeless underworld through the cracks, to accompany the shining plant god.

Pomegranate Ming stared blankly. Seeds from different plants fell slowly like a dense rain, like golden flakes falling out of thin air. The newborns were ignorant, but with the loyalty of their parents, they fell straight to the dry and cracked dust. .

Adonis is still playing, quietly infusing divine power into each gentle note, so that the soil mixed with a lot of gravel will become inclusive and fertile, the air will become fresh and pleasant, and the region without the favor of the sun will be happy. No matter how cold it is, there will be shadows of trees dancing in the desolate place without the stars.

He generously bestows the fragrance of green buds and the tough rhizomes of hard-working green grass; he gives nutrients to tall trees and encourages shrubs to meander and spread.

Curious little heads poked out one after another from the brown and black nests among the branches and leaves. They waited for their parents to go for food and return. , and their wings are getting fuller, these fluffy chicks are reborn in the purest spring of life force.

The blooming flowers are better than the stars, the gathered dark clouds are blown away by joy, and the thick black mist is shoved by the dim light. The vanilla flowers are pushed out like waves below, the dark brown wilderness has turned into endless green mats with beads, and the melodious and charming melody like the soundtrack echoes in the ears, and the birch trees and poplars standing tall are the most beautiful scenery. Loyal guard.

After the abundant divine power stored in his body was exhausted, Adonis finally stopped playing. Only then did he notice that the middle end of the leaf flute cracked unbearably.Looking up again, the lush and vast green sea impatiently jumped into the field of vision.

"..."

After a slight delay, Adonis calmly withdrew his gaze, with a warm smile on his well-shaped lips, like the sweetness hidden in the heart of a flower.Unambiguously, the Pomegranate, who was amazed by this strange change, was also stuffed into the wet mud, so that it would not rot and die in a few days.

Originally, he only wanted to make his secluded place more comfortable, but judging from the current situation...

Probably overdone it.

The young Plant God absently allowed the shy and timid Ginkgo to be rubbed against him. What he needs to worry about now is whether such a large-scale environmental transformation will cause the noble master of the underworld to issue an order to expel guests angrily.

However, the All-Father of the Thunder Temple, who was temporarily forgotten by him, never stopped thinking about him.

After enjoying the soft and beautiful Europa, the scorching heat flowing in the limbs and bones was not relieved, but also became more intense because of remembering the beautiful appearance of the plant god who looked forward to the brilliance and flourished.As soon as he left Crete, he sent Thunderhawk and Bull to the sky and land to look for each other.

What surprised him was that the loyal servant, who had always been invincible, returned in despair for the first time this time. As a last resort, he had to risk being discovered by Hera, and dispatched Hermes, who was able to go out. Unexpectedly, there is still nothing to kill.

Suffering repeated setbacks, Lei Dianzi, who has never really failed in love, was annoyed by himself, and his appetite was completely whetted, and he strengthened his determination to savor the beautiful captive carefully and win it.

"Who covered the flawless beauty with an eye-catching veil, and who inexplicably provided a shelter for the frightened but calm lamb?" Zeus looked slightly stunned, but he had an answer in his heart: "Since you have traveled all over Even on the earth with thick soil, he can’t be seen, so he must have got the attention of one of my elder brothers, and he is shining alone in a place where my power is difficult to reach.”

Hermes knelt down on one knee humbly, calmly as if he really didn't know the whereabouts of the plant god, and didn't answer the question.

Zeus quickly made a judgment: Compared with his serious elder brother who was so rigid that he couldn't appreciate beauty, Poseidon, the king of the sea who was romantic and sometimes even said to be hungry, was the one who abducted the beauty. The possibility is greater.

But after spending several days in Neptune's magnificent palace, all the side knocks of the king of gods without exception fell to nothing, and he realized with chagrin that he had guessed wrong this time.

I don't know what the plant god did to impress the hard-hearted and upright Pluto to protect him. He is not a hospitable host with a sense of justice.

He said sourly: "It must be him, who has been surrounded by chilling gloom all year round. The unsmiling elder brother has clearly lived in the dark underworld for a long time, and still has a longing for purity and beauty in his heart. The ice will also melt into Yanyan's snow-skinned and beautiful appearance, and she swore to be the most loyal husband in the world, or the most sweet-talking lover."

Hermes stood aside with low eyebrows, waiting for his order, his true feelings were completely hidden.

"I can't sit idly by and let the rare beauty bestowed by nature be buried in the dark land of the underworld. As much power as there is, there are as many things I should do. The suffocating air is the poison that corrupts the blood. The wind of sorrow is like a ruthless blade cutting the dazzling face. Losing this priceless treasure, all living beings will suffer irreparable losses. A pardoned death row prisoner."

"My son Hermes, go quickly, and rescue the most beautiful and weak prisoner from the cage made of ugly thorns."

Hermes said in his heart that Adonis not only possesses unsurpassed beauty, but also has a decisiveness that is not inferior to others, and he will definitely not let it be manipulated.But the more frustrated and braver God King did not give up the idea of ​​taking the plant gods as his own. After coating his ungrateful and righteous golden light, he quickly formulated a new plan-inviting people to live alone Hades, the king of the underworld, came to Olympus to attend the banquet, and then the angels waited for the opportunity to sneak in, looking for a gap to abduct Adonis into his hands.

The result of resolute action was a lightly scented invitation lying quietly on Hades' desktop.

After scanning the content, Hades frowned slightly, making no secret of his rejection of the Olympus gods indulging in banquets. With a tap of his fingers, the power of darkness gathered between the distinct joints. That brand new invitation It shattered into a handful of white powder.

Thanadus, the god of death, looked at his brother Hypnos and said, "Your Majesty, please listen to me."

The quill, which was moving freely on the white paper, paused.

Thanadus knew that Emperor Hades was listening, and his heart tightened a little, and he immediately continued: "Even though I am young and shallow, I know that the Lord God who sits in the vault of heaven is not a benevolent brother who always misses the friendship of fellow citizens. He always talks about being upright, and his capricious nature is still a well-known criticism."

Hades said coldly: "Stop talking nonsense."

Thanadus stayed with Hermes for a little longer, and was somewhat infected by the other party's speaking style. He forgot that His Majesty's most disgusting words are redundant sentences, so he hurriedly corrected him: "The god-king is so abnormal, I'm afraid another Have a plan."

Haddish is unimpressed: "He's not going to get any chance."

Thanadus persuaded: "If Your Majesty is unwilling to give a reply, it will surely become the subject of his dreams, and he will forcefully retain the title of disrespectful king, and then achieve his next ulterior purpose."

Hades continued to write about You Long, obviously losing interest in this topic: "In that case, you can reply on your behalf."

Thanadus was sweating profusely: "I dare not decide on the content."

Pluto’s voice is deep, mellow, and extremely magnetic, but the content of his words is more difficult to swallow than the most bitter bile: “Just write that he is welcome to visit the underworld at any time as a dead person.”

——Don’t bother him all the time if he’s not dead.