In Ovid's telling, Arachne challenged Athena to a weaving contest and wove a flawless tapestry of the gods' own crimes. Athena couldn't find a single mistake, so she destroyed it, and Arachne paid the price. Was it punishment for pride, or for telling the truth? 🕷️🧵
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