Horror Haiku Club Prompt
June 25 - Tomyris
The widowed queen of Massagetae, Tomyris rejects the marriage proposal of Cyrus the Great, prompting him to attack her kingdom in 530 BC.
Your prompt is TOMYRIS.
She gazes into
Her suitor’s insensate eyes
Bids him good riddance
Tomyris defeated and killed the invader, beheading him. Legend says she placed his head in a bowl of blood, bidding the vengeful ruler to drink his fill.
Your proposal has been considered,
Let's drink to the outcome and part,
For I never marry men who lose their heads.
Queen follower of Cybele
Wears body veils, creates Cyrus veneration
Horseman sky-father will blow army away
Queen’s curved bow lips pierce vests
The great slain Cyrus head detached
Lies in blood bath to rest.