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January Fantasy Newsletter (Deadline 1/17/22)

Research

https://theconversation.com/who-was-janus-the-roman-god-of-beginnings-and-ending...
https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Roman/Janus/janus.html

Editor's Picks

1. Returning Home
2. The Evergreen Kingdom
3. Ubitz
4. The Weaver's Daughters
5. Your Life in Images
6. The Queen of Ethagald
7. Along the Twisty Path
8. The Hunt
9. The Land of Oddz

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Janus

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An intriguing figure in Roman mythology

Hook

How would you use Janus in a story?

About This Newsletter

January, which is named after the Roman god Janus, is the month of both reflections and regrets. It is the month to look back, at the things we accomplished and did not accomplish, and forward to what we want to accomplish. This does not give us much information about Janus himself. Who was Janus?

Letter From the Editor

Janus was more than simply a Roman deity with a head that had two faces. Apparently he was the king of Latium living, in a palace on Janiculum hill, somewhere along the banks of the Tiber River. According to legend, he was an extremely pious king, which is the reason--that upon his death--he was given the duty to guard the door to heaven.

Another interesting fact, is that Janus, also known as Ianus, was not borrowed from Greek mythology. The reason Janus had two faces was so that he could look both backward and forward without turning his head. This suggests that he could see both the past and the future at the same time, which might or might not be a good talent to have.

Since he is associated with beginnings, transitions, and endings: How would you use Janus in a story? Would you write a story about him as king of Latium? Would be about how he interacted with Romulus? Would a temple of his cult play a role in your story?

Have you written a story about Janus or Ianus? Do you want to write a story using him as a character? Have you written an essay or an article about Janus? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, please submit it to this newsletter. The deadline is February 11, 2022. The rating should be 18+ or less.

Editors Picks

Returning Home  (13+) Into the Darkness Contest January 2022 entry #2264394 by Pumpkin Spice Sox

The Evergreen Kingdom  (E) Magic Words Contest - W/C 1283 #2264312 by QueenNormaJean maybesnow?!

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Your Life in Images  (18+) It was for the money, actually, that Liam underwent the procedure. #2209698 by Roseille ♥

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Along the Twisty Path  (13+) Who lurks along these backwoods spacelanes? #2262481 by L_P

The Hunt  (13+) When the Wild Hunt comes, you'd better run. (298 words) #2241878 by Kit MacPherson

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The Land of Oddz  (ASR) Dorothy returns to her childhood home to spend the last 6 months of her life. #2224884 by Cubby

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