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July 2 - July 4, 2025
The narcissus was the flower and symbol of Hades, the God of the Dead.
Most tried to avoid saying it, or they called him Aidoneus to avoid drawing his attention,
“The narcissus is a symbol of spring and rebirth.”
no soul in and no soul out without his knowledge.
The Impious were a group of mortals who rejected the gods when they came to Earth. Having already felt abandoned by them, they were not eager to obey. There had been a revolt, and two sides were born.
The fire pooled low in her stomach, reminding her of how empty she felt, how desperately she needed to be filled up.
That was quick
Triad was a group of Impious mortals who actively organized against the gods, supporting fairness, free will, and freedom. Zeus had declared them a terrorist organization and threatened death to any caught with their propaganda.
She touched the flower, and Hades’s eyes followed the movement. When her fingers brushed the petals, the flower wilted.
More like perf match
You could investigate his bargains with mortals! How scandalous!”
Wait this is cute
What was that supposed to mean, and what other ways could she possibly create life?
Throw a party maybe?.... Or like, have a baby
“I see to the soul,” he said. “What burdens it, what corrupts it, what destroys it—and challenge it.”
“Did I say sexual frustration? I meant Hades’s sexual frustration.”
Tea
he takes it personally if anyone is harmed in his realm.
“Do not draw water from the Lethe,”
my young goddess, are the worst wager he’s ever made.”
Tf
“No soul has ever healed by dwelling on the past,”
Let me coax the darkness from you—I will help you shape it.
“I have missed you.” He cupped her face, eyes searching. She wondered what he was looking for.
I love this
It manifested when they came together late at night, making love as if they’d never see one another again. Everything felt so desperate, and Persephone realized it was because neither of them were using words to communicate how they felt.
“No. You fulfilled the contract because you created life within Hades. Because you brought life to the Underworld.”
:,)
“You’re saying that”—Hades pointed to the mint plant—“is my assistant?” “Yes.” He didn’t look at the plant but at her. “And why is my assistant a plant, Persephone?” “Because”—She averted her eyes and admitted—“She upset me.”
LOL
