U6W1 Athena and Arachne

Arachne boasts (brags) that she is a better weaver than...

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How does Athena find out about what Arachne said?

• She hears her from Mount Olympus

• Diana tells Athena

• A messenger tells Athena

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How do you feel about Arachne?

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Who are the characters in this story?

• Narrator

• Diana

• Messenger

• Athena

• Arachne

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What does Diana tell Arachne (there might be more than one answer)

• Some say you learned from Athena

• Your weaving will be better

• Your cloth is beautiful

• Athena lives on Mount Olympus

• Unwise to compete against a goddess

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What is the most important message from this myth?

• This is how we got spiders.

• Don't anger the gods

• If you care about something too much, it might hurt you.

• Bragging and too much pride can lead to trouble.

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What is the curse Athena gives Arachne? BEST ANSWER

• She will spend her whole life weaving in her own web.

• She will not be able to speak with people.

• She will have to serve the gods for the rest of her life.

• She will remain a spider.

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