How Arachne came to a weaving contest against Minerva, but told the truth about gods and goddess, so was turned into a spider.
Houasse
Not just a pretty atmospheric effect, she’s a messenger of the gods, and is involved in many myths. Superb paintings by Guérin, Fuseli and others.
God of the sea, there’s more to him than the white-bearded ancient mariner. Paintings by Crane, Poussin, Dyce and others.
Rich in wordplay, this story is almost unique to Ovid. It was oddly prescient of his own later banishment too.
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