Hades rarely strayed from Persephone, and thus did not have as many mortal children as either of his brothers.
But there was one woman who caught his attention; a young nymph by the name of Minthe. Hades was entranced with her beauty, and she had a sweet scent that seemed to cling to her. He tried his best to stay away from her, but he couldn't help himself. He appeared to her, and told that he found her beautiful, and wished for her to stay with him when Persephone was away in the Spring and Summer. Knowing what Persephone would do if she found out, she declined.
But Hades was not to be refused. He was persistent. Unfortunately, it was not long before Persephone gained word of this. Furious, she hunted down Minthe. The Nymph was distracted, and did not hear or see the goddess approaching. Persephone came up behind her.
"So my husband has been with you?" Persephone sneered. "The only attractive thing about you is your scent!"
Surprised, Minthe spun around, and began to frantically try to explain. She never got the chance, because seconds later, Persephone turned her into a small, leafy, green plant. It had a sweet, cool scent, and was dubbed "mint."
Hades did not soon forget the incident, and his lovers became few and far between.
Except for one, centuries later.
When neither even knew they were gods.
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