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Arachne the Spinner

Greek myth set in Ancient Lydia (today -North West Turkey) Dated: -600 - -600
Arachne was a very talented spinner and weaver but also arrogant, so arrogant she challenged the goddess Athena to a contest. Find out what happened when the goddess accepted the challenge.

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Name: Lexie 6th May 2012
this a relly good story how spiders came to be .
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I love this
Name: Jade 26th April 2012
I think it is a touching story i wept so much! it was so romantic!
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