The term "contest" in literature is employed in myriad ways that reflect both concrete and abstract struggles. In some works it denotes physical and competitive confrontations—ranging from an amusing challenge among animals [1] to martial clashes on ancient battlefields [2, 3]—while in others it symbolizes intense ideological or legal disputes, such as political rivalries [4, 5, 6] or even debates over moral authority [7, 8]. Moreover, "contest" sometimes carries a metaphorical weight that captures the eternal battle between opposing forces, as seen in epic narratives where gods contend with men [9, 10] or where art and nature engage in a fabled duel [11].