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Hades Gets A Bride

from Hades Gets A Bride by Venus Aphrodite

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It is well know that Hades, ancient Greek god of the Underworld and king of the dead, was a bit of a loner.
I mean, the dating scene down there is kinda depressing.

Until he met Persephone, fell in love, and allegedly kidnapped-married her, Hades’s love life was D.O.A…

The myth of the Taking of Persephone is pretty well known nowadays.
People are even writing comics about it. It’s a popular story!

The part of that story that lies hidden, however, is that Hades had a little help from the Goddess of Love.
That’s right, the Taking of Persephone was Aphrodite’s idea.

You’re welcome, uncle Hades.

I wanted to branch out, you know. Conquer other territories, and plant the Love flag in the depths of the Underworld.

Ancient Greek goddesses tend to be quite ambitious, after all: that’s just one of our many human traits (and character flaws).

I have since retired from orchestrating schemes, of course.

Honest to gods! I’ve been reborn (literally) and now I choose to spread the Love in a much less invasive manner.

Anyways, my deal with Hades was sealed on a dark dancefloor, away from curious eyes. And nobody ever knew what really happened… until today.

Enjoy Cupids!

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the shades were dancing to a dead beat

the party was crowded but you could walk through them
everyone was invited. free entrance
well, almost

i spotted Hades in that underground club which he owned
he didn't look like he belonged 
he had the guise of conceit of the richest 1% 
it was annoying

high on the sweetest ambrosia
biting down on a diamond necklace 
drinking perrier with a straw
he caught my eye
i caught his 


i leaned against the cold marble of his shoulder
and i spoke in his ghostly ear
I said: 
O Unseen, why should hell lag behind?
so many by my works have fallen
we're partners, uncle


I said hey king 
ruler of revenants
i wanna forge an alliance
hey king
don't the boatmen get lonely on their little boats
don't you?
he held out his hand
Turn it Up, he said to the Dead

and we danced
our pact was sealed
Hell would have a Queen

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from Hades Gets A Bride, released April 30, 2020

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Venus Aphrodite is an ancient Greek goddess sent down to live on Earth with the mission of singing the divine feminine back to her rightful place.

Currently residing in Brasil where she was received with open arms by her African counterpart Yemanjá, Venus haunts the local beaches and nature spots that remind her of home, singing her songs to the water, the trees, and the flowers. ... more

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