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The ancient Pythian Games were held in honor of Apollo, the God of Oracles, Healing, Music, etc. These special games were celebrated every four years at a sanctuary in Delphi. The winners of the Games would receive a wreath of bay laurel, sacred to Apollo!
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APIFantasy
You're a traveling musician somewhere in Ancient Asia, hoping to find more people to appreciate your music. However, your skills are put to the test when you are summoned to perform for the royal family. Will you succeed in wooing the royal family and become the greatest musician in all of Asia or will you be imprisoned for eternity for your failure?
YARomance
On your way back from school, you were walking past a musical instrument store when you noticed an angelic golden harp in the window. "This harp was formed from the winds of Aeolus, who is the guardian of the winds, and playing this harp can help you express your deepest feelings to the recipient through the music and winds," said the introduction letter. The shop owner allowed you to play a small trial on the harp but after running your hands through the harp, something extraordinary happens. What is it?
SeriesVerse
You went on a last-minute trip to Greece to get away from the problems of your life. The softly blowing air and warm light of the ancient roads of Greece transported you to the unforeseen world. What you found there changed your life forever. What did the winds whisper as light shined on the tops of Mt. Olympus?
{Please divide your story into a duology. The total count of both parts should be 2000 maximum}
ESLHub
You fell asleep when you were reading your favorite mythology book. By the time you woke up you weren't in your world anymore. Reality has been replaced with godly romance and mythology creatures. You're a competitor in the ancient Pythian Games hosted by Apollo. Now in order to get back to your reality you need to get the "Best Muse" title that will be given to the winner. Easy enough, right? You know this new world so well but... there is one thing they don't have here – subtitles. How are you going to amaze Apollo and get that title?
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￮ Deadline for submissions: 23:59 PM GMT on April 30.
￮ Wordcount: 1500 to 2000 words.
￮ Multiple entries are allowed but you can only win with one.
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Winner(s) will receive:
￮ A shoutout from host profile and participating profile.
￮ A sticker as your winning wreath.
￮ Add to our winning reading lists if it is a standalone.
￮ A slot in our anthology book.
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