Quote by Leanna Renee Hieber

Persephone is just a name for a spirit of beauty at a certain time in history. I'm sure we could argue a biblical place for her if it matters. Your wife has the name of that pagan goddess, but the fact remains that she's your mortal bride in the Year of Our Lord 1888- and she's Catholic, so pray for her, damn it, I don't care how confusing it is. And pray for us, to anyone. If the dead are about to flood Athens, divine goodwill couldn't hurt. Your prayers can be in Hindu, if you like. Now go home.

Persephone is just a name for a spirit of beauty at a certai

Summary

This quote emphasizes the multicultural and religiously diverse context of the time. It suggests that the protagonist's wife may bear the name of a pagan goddess, Persephone, but in reality, she is just a mortal woman married in a Catholic union. Despite the potential confusion or conflicts arising from their differing beliefs, the speaker urges prayers for both the wife and themselves, emphasizing the need for divine intervention, regardless of the religious traditions one follows. The mention of praying in any language, even Hindu, further highlights the universality and inclusivity of seeking divine goodwill.

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Love Prayer Mythology Supernatural Biblical Persephone Strangely Beautiful Series

By Leanna Renee Hieber

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