She didn't use a sword or magic. Her only weapon was a simple wooden needle and a ball of thread.

This week, we head back to ancient Greece to meet Arachne, the brilliant mortal weaver who dared to challenge the goddess of wisdom, Athena, to a contest. History often calls her arrogant and says she was rightfully punished. But history loves to protect bad winners.

Discover the political truth behind the tapestry she wove, how she won the contest completely fairly, and why Athena destroyed her art out of pure jealousy. Arachne teaches us that they can tear up your work, but they can never stop you from spinning your own story.

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