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Arachne & Medusa, What Did They Really Do to You, Athena?

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

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Arachni: A Feminist Statement

The scene woven by Arachni is utterly and completely perfect. She shows Phoebus, the Roman name for Apollo, who takes Icy and Bacchus Dionysus, who takes Arigany. When she weaves the scene, she's showing that she isn't just fucking with Minerva. She's saying that how everyone is treated by the gods is wrong. The gods are at fault in every possible way. And it is perfect.

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