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1. Athena

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   Weaving and Hubris
   Athena’s patronage of weaving and textile arts was fiercely guarded. The myth of Arachne illustrates the dangers of excessive pride, or hubris, even when paired with exceptional skill. Arachne, a talented mortal weaver, challenged the goddess to a contest. Though Arachne’s tapestry depicted the immoral acts of the gods flawlessly, Athena, enraged by the implied critique, destroyed the work. Rather than accepting the punishment meted out by the goddess, Arachne attempted suicide. Athena intervened, sparing her life but transforming her into a spide…