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In the kingdom of Sicyon, King Clistene fathers' twins, a son Filinto and a daughter Aristea. Upon hearing of a prophecy from the oracle of Delphi, that his death will be at the hands of his son, he abandons Filinto and leaves him to die.

Now a young woman Aristea develops a romantic attachment to Megacle, an Athenian with exceptional athletic prowess. Their relationship is forbidden by Clistene due to his disdain for Athenians, thus leaving her to flee to the island of Crete.

One day, Licida a Prince of Crete rescues Megacle from certain death and the pair develop a deep friendship, leading Megacle to feel indebted and compelled to repay her friend.

As the Olympic games draw closer, King Clistene has promised the winner his daughter Aristea’s hand in marriage. Licida having since fallen for Aristea, hatches a plan to win her affection. Megacle, wishing to honor his friend for saving his life, competes in the games disguised as Licida to gain her affection, unaware of Megacle's prior love for Aristea.

Meanwhile Argene (who is still in love with Licida) arrives in Olympia, disguised in an effort to win him back. Megacles emerges victorious from the games but can no longer keep up the false pretense having been re united with Aristea in the excitement of the events. This revelation leaves Aristea heartbroken, and Argene enraged with Licida.

Chaos ensues including reports of Licida in exile and Megacle’s death. In a final twist it's revealed that Licida is in fact Cleisthenes's long abandoned son. Amidst passionate love, heroic friendship, and unwavering loyalty, the story culminates in a resolution demonstrating the consequences of tempting fate and the complexity of human emotions.