[MR] Arts & Sciences at Chalice of the Sun God X: Chariot of Apollo

[Kristin]

We know that you are champing at the bit to learn more about the theme for
Chalice of the Sun God X. Nine years previous have we honored the gods and
goddesses of classical mythology, and this year, we shine our attention on
Apollo, son of Leto and Zeus, and twin of Artemis. His symbols are the
laurel tree, the tripod, the lyre (a stringed instrument), and the dolphin.

Apollo, also called Phoebus and Helios (though there is some debate whether
they were alternate names or separate deities), was tasked with driving his
chariot across the sky, bringing light to the world. He had a mortal son,
Phaethon, who begged his father to let him drive the chariot one day.
Eventually, Apollo relented, but Phaethon was unable to control the horses,
and they caused a great amount of damage, until Zeus let loose a bolt of
lightning. Phaethon fell from the chariot and was killed, the horses
splashed into the sea. Never again did Apollo let anyone else drive the
chariot.

Related Links:

http://www.men-myths-minds.com/Apollo-greek-god.html

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/roman/apollo.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_(god)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helios


A&S Competitions: There will be Chalice competitions in bardic and artifact
A&S. The

theme for both is anything that relates to Apollo, his chariot, the sun,
horses...

Bardic Chalice Competition: Bards and other performers shall compete in a
Challengers

Competition for the right to face the Chalice Bard*. The winner of that
face-off becomes

Chalice Bard, and may compete under the title next year. Each Bard should
have 2 pieces

prepared, one of which shall be in period style documented. For questions
about the bardic competition, contact the Autocrat.

Artifact Chalice Competition: Artisans shall compete in a Challengers
Competition for the

right to face the Chalice Artisan*. The winner of that competition shall
become Chalice Artisan,

and may compete under the title next year.


The Barony of Ponte Alto will host Chalice of the Sun God on Saturday,
October 19, 2013 at Loudoun County Fairgrounds in Leesburg, Virginia.
Information about the event will be updated at the Kingdom
site<http://acorn.atlantia.sca.org/event_info.php?event_id=6881ae67>and
the baronial website shortly.


Please feel free to forward this as appropriate.

YiS,

Lady Béibhinn Mhodartha
(mka Kristin S. Moran)
MOAS, Barony of Ponte Alto