Roman fable of Arachne Athena

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minerva , arachne rené-antoine houasse (1706)


the fable of arachne late roman addition classical greek mythology not appear in greek texts classical era or in myth repertoire of attic vase-painters. arachne s name means spider in ancient greek. according ovid, arachne daughter of famous dyer in tyrian purple in hypaipa of lydia, , weaving student of athena. became conceited of skill weaver began claiming skill greater of athena herself. athena gave arachne chance redeem herself assuming form of old woman , warning arachne not offend deities. arachne scoffed , wished weaving contest, prove skill.


athena wove scene of victory on poseidon in contest patronage of athens. arachne s tapestry featured twenty-one episodes of deities infidelity, including zeus being unfaithful leda, europa, , danaë. athena admitted arachne s work flawless, outraged @ arachne s offensive choice of subject, displayed failings , transgressions of deities. finally, losing temper, athena destroyed arachne s tapestry , loom, striking shuttle. athena struck arachne across face staff 4 times. arachne hung herself in despair, athena took pity on , brought dead in form of spider.

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