We have all heard of The Olympics. What many people don't know is that there were 3 other Olympic style competitions in Ancient Greece, the Nemean, Isthmian, and Pythian games. This is why the Olympian games only took place once every four years.

Unlike the games of Olympia, not all competitions were based on brute strength and physical sports. In Delphi, the Pythian games were held to honor the God Apollo whom had slain the python of Hera, and made his home there. These games, the Pythian games, were based around art, beauty, poetry and music.

"He is the very embodiment of the Hellenic spirit. Everything that marks off the Greek outlook from that of other peoples, and in particular from the barbarians who surrounded them-beauty of every sort, whether of art, music, poetry or youth, sanity and moderation-are all summed up in Apollo."--W.K. Guthrie, The Greeks and Their Gods

We too, as burners, celebrate art, poetry, music, and beauty in our own special way. I would like to create an annual talent show/competition called the Elixir Games at Alchemy. There will be a few different events with prizes!

What competitions would you like to see? I am thinking, DJ Battle, Beat boxing, poetry, poi, and maybe a body painting competition (during the day)... maybe even a giant game of twister. What would you participate in?

If there's anybody on this list who would like to help, I'd appreciate as much as I can get :) Prize donations are also welcome!

Thank you!