It's a simple enough contest.
I love Greek and Roman mythology, but most of us have heard the stories countless time.
I wanna hear a new twist on the classics. Set them in modern times. You can change the character name, just as long as you keep the basic plot idea.
Rules
Must be at least 600 words long Must tell the entire myth from beginning to end Put the myth it's based on in your AN or somehwhere on the page.Bonus
If the character names keep their original meaning (can be translated to English) Fits into a realistic universe (as in any mythological creatures are not accepted as actual beings)
Contains a 'chorus' like narrator Takes place in a big city
Some of my personal favorite myths are:
Orpheus and Eurydice Hades and Persephone
Anything with Apollo
Enter anything you like though, from creation myths to stories of Gods and Goddessess onwards.
Have fun.
Also, I'll be adding points for each entry submitted.
The contest will be judged on creativity, how well you stay true to the original myth, and of course- writing ability.
Have fun and good luck.
Closed for judging
- Closed for judging on August 13
- Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 50, Bronze: 20
Entries [4]
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His world ruined, Jonathon fled into the night, a summer storm approaching. What does he discover?• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The sky was scuffed with those pointed clouds that blend in with its skin, a beautiful blue, while the sea spited it by seething as aby Lauren Noir 2200 words, 4 comments, on Jul 31 4:09 PM• Viewed by judge.
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Alma was an olive skinned goddess in the eyes of those who beheld her. Her sea green eyes sparkled with warmth and enchanted those around her. People spoke of her beauty in whispers as if speaking louder would somehow break t• Not viewed by judge.
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Goodness, this is my favourtiessst topic ever. I adore mythology. Expect something from he, or shoot me if I fail.
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So like,
it can be modern?
Like, as long as the main idea stays the same,
it can be a completely different story?
I just want to make sure I got this right.
For example, if Romeo and Juliet was rewritten
it could be "Daniel and Rebecca, who fall in love, but because their grandmothers got in an argument, they aren't allowed to see each other, but resort to texting, until finally they decide to kill themselves by jumping from a cliff, but when Rebecca arrives, she thinks Daniel has already jumped... etc. -
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It has to be modern, yes. I'd say within the last 50 years.
But it has to be based on a Greek or Roman myth. And with really obvious parallels to that myth.
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So not just a huge metaphor?
Great. I love the idea. I work tonight, and have a concert tomorrow, but may enter Sunday. Thanks for the help.
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Have you read Mary Renault's The King Must Die and The Bull From the Sea? If you love mythology, you will adore these...
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I'm typing up my entry for this tomorrow, can't wait to har your opinions.
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I Got this bookmarked I LOVE Greek and Roman Myths. They're full of twists and turns tring to explain the reason for certain things... thats if you read the full story like how Hercules kill his family and spend the rest of eternity full of guilt or that in order to be lord of gods Zeus fight his father or that Zeus father swallow his off springs in order to stay in control but his mother gave him a stone instead of the baby to swallow but his didn't notice and swallowed... no hesitation.
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