Arachne

This week, we’re going to be looking at my favorite weaver from classical mythology, Arachne. Arachne was a mortal weaver, famous for her skill and innovation— she is credited with the invention of linen and nets. But Arachne was a proud woman, and boasted that her talent was greater than that of any other weaver, even Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts. This— are we really surprised— got quickly back to Athena, who scoffed at the suggestion that she was second best at anything and quickly challenged Arachne to a weaving duel. Today’s episode features a story from James Baldwin’s 1895 Old Greek Stories. This episode was researched and written by Lindsey Morse. Niall Cooper assists with writing and editing. Our theme music was composed by Graeme Ronald. If you enjoy creepy TRUE stories of murder, mystery, and the macabre, check out Fresh Hell Podcast. You’ll find a promo in this week’s episode, and you can learn more about the show on their website, https://freshhellpodcast.com. Additional music: "The Rice Fields" by Purple Planet is licensed under CC BY 3.0 / A derivative from the original work Finally, make sure to check out our sister show, Assassinations Podcast: www.assassinationspodcast.com. Visit our website: www.fabfigmentals.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fabfigmentals Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/figmentals Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fabfigmentals