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Arachne's father was known for producing a scarlet dye derived from plant roots.
Arachne's father was known for producing a scarlet dye derived from plant roots.
False (B)
Arachne's exceptional weaving skills made her relatively unknown outside of her village.
Arachne's exceptional weaving skills made her relatively unknown outside of her village.
False (B)
Arachne believed her weaving skills were superior to those of the goddess Athene.
Arachne believed her weaving skills were superior to those of the goddess Athene.
True (A)
Arachne attributed her weaving talent to divine intervention and the teachings of Athene.
Arachne attributed her weaving talent to divine intervention and the teachings of Athene.
Arachne's physical appearance was characterized by radiant beauty and vibrant colors, which complemented her artistic talent.
Arachne's physical appearance was characterized by radiant beauty and vibrant colors, which complemented her artistic talent.
The admiring nymphs frequently offered Arachne constructive criticism to improve her weaving.
The admiring nymphs frequently offered Arachne constructive criticism to improve her weaving.
Arachne welcomed suggestions that Athene might have influenced her weaving technique, acknowledging the goddess's potential expertise.
Arachne welcomed suggestions that Athene might have influenced her weaving technique, acknowledging the goddess's potential expertise.
One day, Aphrodite, disguised as an elderly woman, engaged Arachne in a conversation about her weaving abilities.
One day, Aphrodite, disguised as an elderly woman, engaged Arachne in a conversation about her weaving abilities.
Arachne acknowledged her father's crucial role in dyeing the wool, giving him credit for the vibrant colors that enhanced her weaving.
Arachne acknowledged her father's crucial role in dyeing the wool, giving him credit for the vibrant colors that enhanced her weaving.
Athene's tapestry depicted the gods' benevolence and kindness towards mortals, aiming to inspire Arachne.
Athene's tapestry depicted the gods' benevolence and kindness towards mortals, aiming to inspire Arachne.
Initially, Arachne was filled with terror at the prospect of competing against Athene, which led to her defeat.
Initially, Arachne was filled with terror at the prospect of competing against Athene, which led to her defeat.
After Athene destroyed Arachne's tapestry showcasing the gods' misdeeds, Arachne humbly apologized and sought forgiveness.
After Athene destroyed Arachne's tapestry showcasing the gods' misdeeds, Arachne humbly apologized and sought forgiveness.
Athene transformed Arachne into a spider as an act of vengeful punishment, ensuring she and her descendants would forever weave.
Athene transformed Arachne into a spider as an act of vengeful punishment, ensuring she and her descendants would forever weave.
The contest between Athene and Arachne was immediately judged by the onlookers, who declared Arachne the clear winner.
The contest between Athene and Arachne was immediately judged by the onlookers, who declared Arachne the clear winner.
Arachne’s tapestry was praised for its respectful portrayal of the gods, highlighting their benevolence and wisdom.
Arachne’s tapestry was praised for its respectful portrayal of the gods, highlighting their benevolence and wisdom.
Athene openly admitted that Arachne's weaving skill surpassed her own, acknowledging Arachne's superiority in the craft.
Athene openly admitted that Arachne's weaving skill surpassed her own, acknowledging Arachne's superiority in the craft.
The initial advice given to Arachne by the old woman was to humbly request forgiveness from Poseidon.
The initial advice given to Arachne by the old woman was to humbly request forgiveness from Poseidon.
Athene's weaving includes a central figure depicting her generous gift of horses to the city of Athens.
Athene's weaving includes a central figure depicting her generous gift of horses to the city of Athens.
Flashcards
Who was Arachne?
Who was Arachne?
A maiden known throughout Greece for her weaving skills, despite her humble background.
Arachne's Father's Skill
Arachne's Father's Skill
He was a skilled dyer of wool, particularly known for his bright scarlet dye made from shellfish.
Arachne's Textile Skills
Arachne's Textile Skills
She spun wool into fine thread, wove cloth, and created gorgeous embroidery.
Why was Arachne famous?
Why was Arachne famous?
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Arachne's Pride
Arachne's Pride
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Arachne's Claim to Skill
Arachne's Claim to Skill
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Arachne's Challenge
Arachne's Challenge
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Who confronted Arachne?
Who confronted Arachne?
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Arachne vs. Athene
Arachne vs. Athene
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Arachne's tapestry
Arachne's tapestry
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Athene's tapestry
Athene's tapestry
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Arachne's punishment
Arachne's punishment
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Hubris
Hubris
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Who is Athene?
Who is Athene?
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Weaving Room
Weaving Room
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Story's Lesson
Story's Lesson
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Loom
Loom
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Weaving
Weaving
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Study Notes
- Arachne was a famous maiden in Greece, despite her humble origins in a small village.
- Her father was a skilled wool dyer, famous for producing clear, bright scarlet dye from shellfish.
- Arachne was even more skilled than her father in spinning and weaving.
- She spun wool into fine thread and wove it into cloth using a standing loom.
- Arachne was small and pale from working, with light eyes and dusty brown hair.
- Her fingers moved quickly, producing soft, even thread, fine cloth, and gorgeous embroidery.
- Arachne's products became known throughout Greece, admired for their unparalleled quality.
- People traveled from afar to watch Arachne work.
- Nymphs would peek in to watch Arachne's skill at the loom and spinning.
- People believed Athene must have taught her.
- Arachne was proud and lived for praise, resenting the idea that a goddess taught her anything.
- She claimed her skill came from her own hard work and practice.
- Arachne challenged Athene, claiming her work was just as good if not better.
- An old woman advised Arachne to ask pardon of Athene and be content with her mortal fame.
- Arachne insulted the old woman, claiming she was simply jealous and bitter.
- Arachne dared Athene to compete, saying the goddess avoided matching skills with mortals.
- The old woman transformed into Athene, revealing her true identity.
- Arachne flushed but remained obstinate and led Athene to a loom for a contest.
- Both began to weave, using various colors of wool.
- The onlookers realized both were skilled, but Athene was quicker.
- Athene wove a pattern with a border of olive branches and a central figure of her competition with Poseidon, including mortals punished for striving with gods.
- Arachne had never faced equal skill and grew angry, conceiving an evil plan.
- Arachne depicted the gods' evil and unworthy actions, including deceptions and trickery.
- Athene, enraged by the insult, tore Arachne's work across and struck her across the face.
- Arachne, overwhelmed with anger, fear, and pride, tried to hang herself.
- Athene transformed Arachne into a spider, destined to spin forever.
- Arachne's body shriveled, her legs became spindly, and she became a dusty brown spider.
- All spiders descend from Arachne.
- The Greeks saw spiders spinning fine threads and remembered the contest, learning not to claim equality with the gods.
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Explore the tale of Arachne, a maiden renowned throughout Greece for her unparalleled skill in spinning and weaving. Her exceptional talent drew admiration and envy, leading her to challenge the goddess Athene, claiming her skill came solely from hard work and practice.
