Minthe
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In ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology, Minthe or Mintha is an underworld naiad associated with the river Cocytus. She was beloved by and mistress to Hades, the king of the underworld, but she was transformed into a mint plant by either his wife Persephone or her mother Demeter.
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When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in ancient Greek religion and mythology.
Relationships
- consort of
- Hades
- enemy of
- Demeter, Persephone
- allied with
- Persephone
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The word used in ancient Greek texts to describe Minthe in relation to her affair with Hades is παλλακή (pallakḗ), translating to 'concubine' or 'young girl'.”
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“Minthe is a water naiad of the Cocytus River, found in the Underworld by Persephone. In Persephone the Grateful, Persephone helps Minthe with the Cocytus River, but the rest of the MOA think she smells bad, like the river.”
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