I’ve heard it said that only a god/goddess can defeat another god/goddess and that younger ones come into power to replace older ones in this way. I’d like to read your tales on how this could happen.

What: God/goddess defeats another god/goddess

Who: Any deities from any culture! Bonus points if you use different deities from different cultures.

Why: Jealousy, revenge, desire for world domination. It’s entirely up to you!

Where: Anywhere on Planet Earth.

When: At least 500 years ago or more. This should be a story passed down through many generations.

How: Completely up to you!

Length: Ideally 250-500 words, but that’s not a hard limit.

Format: Legend, poetry, ballad, or song lyrics

Language: English

Top 3 Prize: Shoutout here on my page and other places around the internet such as Twitter and Facebook. Simply let me know where you’d like me to share!

Grand Prize: I will not use the piece without your permission, but ideally I would like to feature it in a longer work I am drafting as a legend the main character hears from a minor character that serves as a clue to her that only a god/goddess can defeat another god/goddess. If so, I would accompany that chapter with an author’s note with your username (or full name if you prefer) explaining that particular part of the writing is your work, not mine.

How to participate: Simply post your story on any platform and send me the link :)

You can participate right here or you can join in the fun on Wattpad or Writing.com for additional prizes based on those platforms.

https://www.wattpad.com/story/197705143-defeating-a-god-goddess-award-open

https://www.writing.com/main/forums/item_id/2198450-Defeating-a-GodGoddess-Contest

Deadline for entry: September 30, 2019

Final decisions announced: October 15, 2019