"The Myrtle" is an Italian literary fairy tale written by Giambattista Basile in his 1634 work, the Pentamerone.
After some time, he had to hunt a wild boar, and he asked her to become a myrtle again while he was gone.
The chamberlain, in despair, put the pieces back into the pot.
At the wedding, he asked what was the suitable punishment for anyone who would tear his bride to pieces.
Many punishments were proposed; the seven wicked women said the criminal should be buried alive.