Words in the Sand^^^^

Heracles (Hercules) was asking Zeus for more powers.


"You know how the system works in Xanadu, ... uh Olympus" said Zeus "you scratch my back and I scratch yours"


"Of course, my God"


"That slimy God of the Sea, Poseidon, is going to run for TOP God in the coming election. He's all wet, I tell you"


"Yeah, pathetic. Nowadays, even Gods don't know their place." nodded Herc


"That sewer-polluted not-so-low-life actually challenged me to a contest. Just imagine .. me! An election gimmick of course, but my spin doctors have advised me to take it up."


"Whatever I can do, Zuzu"


"Of course I can do it easily myself, but it is beneath my dignity to be seen with him."


"Of course, Big Zee"


"Tomorrow, on Olympus Beach, you have to write my name 1000 times in the sand before his tide comes in to wash it away. You have less than 6 hours."


"I wont let you down"


Well, Herc was there on time at high tide. Poseidon and a huge crowd had gathered, together with the judges -- Dryan, Upala and Nimos.


As the tide receded, Herc started writing furiously... Zeus, Zeus .... Being ambidextrous he foiled Poseidon's plan by writing with both his hands at the same time! It was a close finish but Herc did it.


The next moment, Zeus appeared to soak in the glory of the cheering crowd. "A chore well done, Heracles, worthy of an epic feat"


Herc replied in all modesty,
"Epic Chore is Worth a Thou Sand-words"
  (A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words)
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Dedicated to the wonderful world of fantasy, science fiction and fairy tales -- stories limited only by imagination. Too bad when children grow up they actually believe incredulous stories to be true! Only now, it is called religion.
(Yes, I am ambidextrous)