Did you know that mint, that versatile and aromatic herb, began as a Greek nymph? Legend has it that Minthe (sometimes referred to as Menthe) was a beautiful water nymph who had the misfortune to attract the attention of Hades, ruler of the Underworldand husband to the goddess Persephone.Queen of the Underworld Persephone was not the happiest of wives (see the paragraph below), but when she learned of Hades' affair with Minthe, she flew into a rage and attacked Minthe, stomping and kicking her. Perhaps through the intervention of her father, the mighty Zeus, Minthe was transformed into the fragrant mint plant, and with each blow from Persephone's foot, the plant released a pleasing and beautiful scent.
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