Orpheus' music and voice drew audiences from afar. One of the many who attended his concerts was a wood nymph named Eurydice. Her presence and beauty drew his attention. It was love at first sight. Soon after, the god Hymenaios wed the two. In the day that transpired, they lived happily ever after until the shadows of fate fell upon the newlyweds.
Driven by lust and envy, a shepherd named Aristaeus desired the wood nymph. Who was Orpheus to have such a creature within his grasp? It was a betrayal of the gods for Aristaeus to suffer such an injustice. Instead, he would rebel against the fates, kill Orpheus, and claim the wood nymph for his own.
Aristaeus took his opportunity and attacked. The couple ran, but Eurydice stepped upon a snake that bit her in their haste. Orpheus held her in his arms as she died. Denied the wife that would be his again, Aristaeus fled in fear and disgust. He would never have this opportunity again.
Orpheus, son of Sun and Light, never regained his lost love. Driven to defeat by his sins of pride, envy, and sloth, Orpheus' life was claimed not by the damned but by his mind and hands of women he scorned.
S4 Challenge Round Contestants
The season 4 challenge had 94 entries. Our best engagement ever. Not everyone made it to the grading criteria, but everyone had a chance to submit more than one article. Thirty-two contestants qualified for the final grading.
Finalists!
The Most Popular Sin
Challenge Rewards
| PLACE | AUTHOR | REWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 1ST |  | 200 POB |
| 2ND |  | 140 POB |
| 3RD |  | 100 POB |
| 4TH |  | 60 POB |
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Sins and the Wool
Sins are bad. Hubris, or pride, is the gateway that allows the rest of the evils to grow within our souls. They then advance the corruption that always lies in wait. Sins may benefit society to a degree, but they don't help humanity. Not in any way. Only with a balance between the vices and virtues can we move forward as a species.
When we allow our sins to take hold, it's like placing wool over our eyes to shield us from morality. A strong will becomes required to pull yourself back into the light.
In Closing
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
I'll miss this contest while it's shut down for development.
You've allowed me to experience your perspective of reality. I am forever grateful to all the communities that participated. You didn't just tell me about your beliefs and lives. You gave me a place to call my home in the community.
Thanks to the community for supporting our fellow authors. I look forward to providing more in the future. Thank you for reading and following on throughout my Hive journey.
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