Athena and Arachne

Wow! I had to overcome a big fear of mine with this story- and TALK ABOUT SPIDERS! I had no idea that the scientific name for spiders came from this ancient story, from the poet Ovid, born in 43 BCE! It tells the story of the beautiful and powerful goddess Athena, and how her jealousy of a mere mortal causes her to come to earth to take part in a contest that will change both their lives forever. The story challenges ideas of identity and speaks of jealousy, bitterness, and loss, and its power and pathos are perhaps part of the reason it is one of the oldest stories in the world! And I have to say that the sad story has made me feel a bit more sympathy for little eight-legged creatures- maybe this is the start of a beautiful new relationship! The music in this episode is particularly gorgeous, so many, many thanks to the creator below!!
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Arcadia - Wonders · Kevin MacLeod
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