Myths & Fables Prize A project of Frontier Poetry (see other related projects). About In our continued celebration of imagination, storytelling, and the power of archetype, Frontier Poetry is thrilled to announce the Myths & Fables Prize. In her poem “Circe’s Power,” Louise Glück invokes the voice of the sorceress: “I never turned anyone into a pig. / Some people are pigs; I make them / look like pigs.” With chilling clarity, she peels back the veil of fantasy to reveal something deeply human—desire, illusion, transformation. These ancient tales, passed down through firelight and ink, still echo in our modern hearts.We invite you to lend your voice to this lineage. The Myths & Fables Prize seeks poems that engage in mythological figures, cultural lore, personal legends, and reimagined fairytales. Whether you're unearthing stories from your heritages, wrestling with gods and monsters, or crafting your own fables from the smoke of memory—send us work that is fearless, lyrical, and rich in poetic craft. We welcome traditional retellings and radical departures. Invented myths, fractured fairy tales, elegies for forgotten heroes, or whispered epics—let your poetry become the spell.Frontier Poetry warmly encourages submission from poets of all identities, cultural backgrounds, and traditions. We are especially interested in work that explores underrepresented mythologies and stories not often given space in the Western literary canon. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterMyths & Fables Prize's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingMyths & Fables Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveMyths & Fables Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Cultural folklore, Fables, Fairy tales, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $3,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @FrontierPoetry For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Myths & Fables Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 30 reports from 29 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 14 min | 34.0 mean avg | 29.0 median | 65 max days (14.0 std dev) Responses 96.67 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 96.67 % (33.6 avg. days per rejection) | 24.1 % personal, 62.1 % form, 13.8 % unspecified | 6.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.33 % (44.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 24 responses are pending (1 min | 15.7 mean avg | 9.0 median | 57 max days waiting | 16.7 std dev) from 23 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 20:02 UTC (6 hours, 18 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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