Minthe
Publié le 22/02/2012
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(Menthe) Greek A naiad, or river
nymph of the Cocytus, a river that flowed to the
underworld. She was beloved by Hades (or Pluto).
In jealous rage, the wife of Hades, Persephone (or
perhaps her mother, Demeter), stamped the nymph
into the ground. Hades then transformed her into a
fragrant herb, mint.
The legend of Minthe was probably the result
of the use of herbs, especially mint, rosemary, and
myrtle, to sweeten the air during funeral rites in
ancient times.
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- Minthe (Menthe) Greek A naiad, or river nymph of the Cocytus, a river that flowed to the underworld.