A maximum of 700 words? Dude, we write. That's not even enough time to build up a head of steam; I don't blame you one bit for putting it off. (Of course, I am a procrastinator of epic proportions, so take it with a grain of salt!)

Seriously though. Feed the muses. If you humor them, they'll probably sail you right over the mythology stuff. :)

and fic is more fun anyway