[Greek Mythology] The Love of Persephone

For the following period of time, for the two young gods who love each other, it seems particularly uneasy and urgent, but it is also mixed with a little bit of sweetness.

Hermes did not leave the underworld, he quietly lurked here.

The god of liars has found several hidden paths in the underworld, avoiding the eyes and ears of the underworld king, and quietly travels through the underworld to inquire about various news.And when Persephone is occasionally forced to perfunctory Pluto, the inner suffering and waiting are even more unspeakable.Young gods and goddesses are working hard for each other's future, and now is the moment of darkness before fate is revealed.

Often, Hermes has to be very careful not to be noticed by others.But apart from the necessary scouting for news and scouting of the terrain, Hermes spends all his time protecting his lover.

He hid in the big tree outside the Elysee Palace for a long time, silently guarding Persephone.The two may exchange glances, but what is hidden inside is deep love and unbearable pain.If there is a ghost walking here, he will immediately avoid it.After Hades left, he quietly returned.

At night, when no one disturbed his sleep, even the underworld was completely silent, and Hermes was finally able to leave the big tree.He quietly entered Persephone's bedroom, and cuddled with his lover for a long time. They kissed, hugged, whispered to each other, comforted each other, and soothed the sadness and anxiety that had not been seen during the day.In fact, there is no difference between day and night in the underworld, but the time of separation is like torture to them.The false sun also looked hateful.

It was Hermes' company and consolation that gave Persephone courage.The weak Goddess of Spring is tormented in the day-to-day preparations for marriage, just to wait, that may win a future opportunity for the two of them!

And that day is coming soon.

On the day Persephone married Hades, the underworld was more majestic than ever.The pale and dazzling light at the Elysee Palace completely illuminated the entire underworld, showing a pale texture.In the underworld where the lights never go out, the wandering souls fell asleep drowsily.The gods and maids of the underworld walked back and forth, holding all kinds of gifts and utensils needed for the wedding, to arrange the wedding venue.They had been quiet for several years, and they didn't know what to say even at this most congratulatory moment, and after those pale faces were illuminated by the light, they showed the unique infiltration of the underworld.

But those figures walking around are already the busiest moment in the underworld.Hades, the king of the underworld, has already finished handling today's affairs in advance. He is wearing a raven-colored royal robe, wearing a crown on his head, holding the scepter of the underworld king, and meditating before the Styx River.Here he will bestow the posthumous divinity on Persephone so that she will share life and honor with him.After that, they will swear to the river of oath together, promising the validity, solemnity and sanctity of this marriage.This is also the most important ceremony in this wedding.

As for the future, Pluto will drive his chariot pulled by four black horses, and take the new queen of the underworld to parade in the underworld.Then they returned to the newly built Queen's Palace together and spent many days and nights.

Today is Pluto's wedding, and he is about to marry the person he fell in love with at first sight, the goddess of spring, Persephone.But for some reason, Pluto was not particularly pleased.He frowned slightly, standing in front of the river of oath.The river seemed to be against him, reminding him that he had...

ever what?

Hades didn't know, but his indifferent expression managed to drive away several Hades who wanted to come forward to congratulate him.

And the Elysee Palace.

Persephone had just kissed Hermes who was hiding outside the window, and the power of her lover was conveyed to her through those dark green pupils.Hermes said quietly: "Persephone, I will be by your side, I will always be by your side."

If Persephone fails to stab the lead arrow, then he will appear immediately and do everything possible to bring the goddess of spring out of the underworld, even if the hope is very slim.

"May we meet again in joy," said Persephone, with tears on her trembling eyelashes, and once again she offered sweet lips to her lover, "Hermes, I shall succeed. "

Hermes nodded at her, smiled encouragingly, and jumped out of the window.While Persephone took a deep breath and turned away, her mother, Demeter, the goddess of fertility, walked back and forth worriedly at the door.

"Persephone, my most beloved Persephone!" Demeter didn't dare to let the maids waiting to make up for the future Queen of the Underworld notice her daughter's resistance, but she was also worried about Persephone while feeling sorry for her. Nirvana angered Pluto for a moment, "Please, don't torture your mother, let me in!"

She lamented: "Persephone! Haven't we resigned ourselves to our fate? Please let your mother in, and don't let her worry about her unfortunate daughter. It's time to dress up, it's time to go to your wedding." , Persephone! My dear daughter, open the door, mother, please!"

"Mother!" cried Persephone, "wait a moment, I'm coming."

She carefully wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and tried her best to smile.Persephone had already changed her wedding attire in advance, and only before the final makeup did she drive away everyone because of the signal of Hermes' arrival.At this moment, her large and gorgeous sleeve robe was drooping along with the folded arm behind her, and a black and shiny lead arrow was coldly sticking to her soft and delicate snow-white arm.

That is all hope.

Persephone tried her best to control the rising tension in her heart, and hid the lead arrow in her sleeve better.She said to the outside: "Mother, don't worry about me, I'll let you see me." Then, the queen of the future in everyone's eyes, pushed open the door of the bedroom.

Persephone's face was pale, and she was dressed in fine clothes and stood holding the door, but inexplicably made people feel heavy sorrow and eternal hope.

The maids filed in.In their hands were washbasins, flower branches, and wicker, and they planned to adorn Persephone immediately.The goddess of fertility, Demeter, embraced her poor daughter in her arms, and cried, "Persephone...my poor Persephone...I'm sorry, mother..."

"Don't cry, mother." The new Empress of the Underworld smiled slightly, she already seemed calm and calm, "I know what to do."

For her lover, she must be brave and strong.

She must not lose this last hope.