Axis Mundi
Axis Mundi (Latin: Axis of the World or Cosmic Axis) is the concept of a "thing" that connects our world to other worlds, realms, or dimensions.
Well-known examples include the Tree of Life (connects the underworld, Earth, and Heaven) and the River Styx (connects the Greek world to Hades). Also portals, stargates, pools of water, doors and mirrors are frequently used as literary devices to access other places.
This challenge is to come up with a unique "thing" to be the Axis Mundi and to describe how it works, what it connects to, who has access, etc.
This is NOT a story...no plot or characters. It's a creative description. No poetry.
Word limit: 1000 words
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 35.00 member dollars. There are 11 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Friday, January 19, 2024.
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Well-known examples include the Tree of Life (connects the underworld, Earth, and Heaven) and the River Styx (connects the Greek world to Hades). Also portals, stargates, pools of water, doors and mirrors are frequently used as literary devices to access other places.
This challenge is to come up with a unique "thing" to be the Axis Mundi and to describe how it works, what it connects to, who has access, etc.
This is NOT a story...no plot or characters. It's a creative description. No poetry.
Word limit: 1000 words
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 35.00 member dollars. There are 11 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Friday, January 19, 2024.
