Arachne and Greek Mythology Themes

The myth of Arachne tells the story of a skilled weaver who becomes prideful and challenges the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. Despite her talent, Arachne's hubris leads to her downfall. Athena, angered by Arachne's disrespect, transforms her into a spider as a lesson that mortals should not claim equality with the gods.

What is a common theme in many Greek myths?

• Characters who stray beyond the limits set by the gods

• Characters who are always rewarded by the gods

• Characters who never face consequences

• Characters who follow the gods' rules

What was Arachne's father's profession?

• A potter

• A sculptor

• A dyer of wool

• A weaver

What color was Arachne's father famous for producing?

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

• Scarlet

What did people from all over Greece come to see?

• Arachne's weaving skills

• Arachne's beauty

• Arachne's dancing

• Arachne's singing

What did Arachne refuse to acknowledge?

• Her father's influence

• The nymphs' admiration

• Athena's influence

• Her own talent

Who did the old woman reveal herself to be?

• Arachne's mother

• A nymph

• Athena

• A mortal woman

What did Athena's weaving depict?

• Arachne's life story

• A warning to Arachne

• Scenes of nature

• The history of Athens

What did Arachne choose to depict in her weaving?

• The history of Greece

• Her own life story

• The gods' misdeeds

• The beauty of nature

What was Arachne's punishment?

• She was transformed into a spider

• She was banished from Greece

• She was turned into a bird

• She was forgiven by Athena

What lesson does Arachne's story teach?

• The significance of beauty

• The power of friendship

• The value of hard work

• The importance of humility