His wife was Juno, the queen of heaven, who helped him in his work. […] Hades, you remember, was the land of the dead, ruled by King Pluto and his young wife Proserpine. […] Then, kissing his wife and baby, he started on his journey. […] In it dwelt an old couple, Philemon and his wife Baucis. […] Hand in hand, husband and wife went down to the place where the boat was moored.