Discussing the Writing Challenges -- November and December 2010

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But mouse your story says nothing about burghers?! I was thinking that there must be something hidden in (beside your reputation ;)) in "why do we have to dance around naked."

Incidentally your title flummoxed me. I know a little Greek so Θυσία I should have gotten. But Αριθ I had to look up. My lexicon did not have the entry, and I had to go on line for a Greek translator to get the meaning. If I were making this statement I would have had to write αΘυσία orσυ Θυσία. (If I understand the formation! We only worked with reading not writing.) Is Αριθ from classical Greek? Mine of course is Koine.

I'd have to go and dig out my Greek book to answer that one! Try here though: Greek Translation

I think I've made a mistake in the pronunciation where I should've put Arith Thusia... instead of Ochi Thusia. Maybe. Again, I'd have to dig the book out! I'm hoping Ochi Thusia is the right one.

And yep, someone in this thread has one of the (sort of) hidden things! There's another.

Also, I don't mention dancing naked, Parson! That just where your mind took it! ;)
 
I'd have to go and dig out my Greek book to answer that one! Try here though: Greek Translation
Exactly where I went for the translation. But I would guess that Αριθ must come from Classical Greek. At least it is not used in the Greek New Testament to my knowledge.

I think I've made a mistake in the pronunciation where I should've put Arith Thusia... instead of Ochi Thusia. Maybe. Again, I'd have to dig the book out! I'm hoping Ochi Thusia is the right one.
There is no doubt in mind that Arith is the correct transliteration

And yep, someone in this thread has one of the (sort of) hidden things! There's another.

Also, I don't mention dancing naked, Parson! That just where your mind took it! ;)
:eek: I guess this Parson isn't quite dead yet. :D
 
As an ancient classlical geek I am linguistically discomfortable with the title. Not like I can read a word of Greek. But it's a good story - can't imagine what the other hidden...thing, is.
 
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I'm going to stop reading the entries as they are posted - it's getting quite depressing seeing that I'm going to have an incredibly hard time choosing - yet again! - this month. Chris, PMs and Reiver's additions are excellent. I think I'll wait until all the entries are in, and have one read-through and choose...
 
I'm going to stop reading the entries as they are posted - it's getting quite depressing seeing that I'm going to have an incredibly hard time choosing - yet again! - this month. Chris, PMs and Reiver's additions are excellent. I think I'll wait until all the entries are in, and have one read-through and choose...

Trouble is though, that you then come up with the best story ever written only to find someone has beaten you to it.
 
Well, that's my entry for the month! I like this one, although I think there are much better on here. I did worry at first but then thought, I don't really mind if I never win, I enjoy it and enjoy all of your stories. I just enjoy being a small part of it.
 
"Someone get the book of curses."

I hear this being said in a resigned, weary, "Not again," sort of way. This really brings the scene alive for me. :)
 
Well I have a dilemma. I have this story to post...and there's a couple words to spare..so I can drop in 'naked' at least once...in three different places... and I'm wondering if it would throw people off it was Santa who was the protaganist..
we shall see*
 
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Doesn't Santa insist on a no-nudity clause, J Riff...?


(The ending of yours made me chuckle. :):))
 
There has never been, and there will never be another story that ends with the words "cuddly threadbare stuffed bag puss." :p
 
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