26.2
ACTION EPIC HISTORICAL FICTION
17th Century or Earlier
A.L. Cleven
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Submision Type
book
Logline
A man must summon super-human strength to spread a desperate message of hope from his battle-worn brothers to his distanced wife and city. Enduring trials, he sprints the 26.2 mile legendary run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of Ancients Athens' unlikely but necessary survival.
Genre
Action,Epic,Historical Fiction
Short Summary
Philippides is a young, gangly boy in Ancient Athens. He forms an unlikely friendship with a misunderstood boy, who dares Philippides to race the sun god. The race showcases Philippides's natural endurance. Philippides lives to honor his father, protect his sister and serve his great city.
Setting
Athens, Greece 490 B.C.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest,Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Philippides
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Masculine,Aspiring,Engaging,Heroic,Honorable,Underdog,Strong Moral Code,Skillful,Selfless,Patriotic,Obedient
Additional Character Details
Name: Sophia
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Confident,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Honorable,Leader,Selfless,Sophisticated,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Myron
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Clumsy,Unapologetic,Manipulative,Funny,Outspoken,Blunt,Uneducated,Narcisstic,Masculine,Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: Ambrosia
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: tempter
Key Traits: Engaging,Complex,Confident,Faithful,Seductive,Sophisticated,Skillful,Visionary,Sexy,Religious