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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: Shainuja 19th May 2013
epic
Name: Yogeeta 15th May 2013
I LOVED IT
Name: Jasmine WZ 29th April 2013
I im not sure the ending about going into the forest is true as i haven't read about that bit or the part about Athena breaking Arachne's stuff in any other versions of this myth. Though I think the part hr being turned into a spider is true.
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