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- the Weaver Arachene -

A poor little girl from Lydia Earned her life stay with weave She woved the most beautiful carpets No money or gold she got but some wool and some food Arachene was a famous and sought after weaver Everyone admired her work, she had a great talent Goddess Athena heard about this little girl who was so skilled Athena could also weave but not as amazing as Arachene No one should be better than the Goddess Athene she was angry and very jealous Arachene was forced to take her own life .... suicide Although the Goddess Athene was evil she regretted slightly in the last second She created little Arachene into a spider Next time you see a spider send some thoughts to the little girl from Lydia Arachene spins beautiful spider web in your and my garden (Greek Mythology) 10.10.2013 A-L Andresen :)

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Gleb Zavlanov

Date: 2/22/2014 8:46:00 PM

I love the story of Arachne. It's very interesting, and reveals the darker aspects of human nature, among them arrogance and disrespect. I believe you've done absolute honor to this ancient tale, and you've weft a beautiful poem, indeed. Wonderful work!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/23/2014 6:18:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Gleb, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jose Rodriguez

Date: 10/25/2013 6:13:00 AM

I really enjoyed this poem. Arachnids are among my favorite insect!this was a very pleasant read:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/25/2013 8:22:00 AM

- Enjoyable with a visit from you. - thanks for taking the time to read my poem, Jose. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/24/2013 11:23:00 AM

Oh this is so good, so visual, from one weaver here, to another one of fabulous fables...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/24/2013 11:25:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Harry, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/12/2013 7:45:00 PM

I really enjoyed reading this great story. An interesting and unique piece of poetry you've written here, Anne-Lise! Nicely done!...Thank you for the great comments!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/13/2013 3:57:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Kelly, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/12/2013 2:50:00 PM

What a wonderful poem.......story and myth. One to tell our grandchildren!! Thanks for sharing!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 2:55:00 PM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Carrie, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 10/12/2013 1:35:00 PM

Thank you dear sweet Anne Lise for sharing this poem. I was not aware of this story. It was wonderful. Thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 1:40:00 PM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Jon, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/12/2013 1:20:00 PM

may tou weave more beautiful pieces , anne...how is autumn treating you?.. have a refreshing saturday!..:) hugggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 1:22:00 PM

- We have a breathtakingly beautiful autumn day today !!! - <3 U, Nette !!!

David Williams

Date: 10/12/2013 8:52:00 AM

Anne Lise I love the beauty in this, it tells a fine tale and I love spiders, nice to read your work again....David

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 8:54:00 AM

- Nice surprise to see you David !!! :)))) - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/12/2013 5:45:00 AM

Hi Anne Lise I love this woven story beware jealous goddess love it Shadow x smile

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 6:09:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Shadow, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/12/2013 4:34:00 AM

I will probably always come back being trapped in this web. In any case, the beauty of mythology is that there is not just one truth but many different sets of beliefs. Thank-you for sharing this lovely story.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 6:08:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Duke, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun

Date: 10/12/2013 12:42:00 AM

A very beautiful & great myth you've creatively crafted here my very dear friend, Anne Lise. So love it and enjoyed so much! Thanks a lot for sharing! Have a blessed and grace-filled weekend! Thank you so much also for everything especially for the very wonderful comments and your precious time reading my poems! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AGAIN! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 4:06:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Leonora, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May

Date: 10/11/2013 6:37:00 PM

a delightful mythical story Anne ....I enjoyed the read....hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 4:06:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Joseph, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/11/2013 6:23:00 PM

we have a spider at work and though I am afraid of it...we watch it daily...it spins its web and a few days later a windy rain may wash it away and we come back the next day and she has a new one...so cool how they do them...enjoyed this beautiful write of yours :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 4:05:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Sandra, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 10/11/2013 4:51:00 PM

So beautiful, Anne Lise. There's nothing as beautiful as a web reflecting the sun's rays, but I still hate spiders. Lovely poetry, my sweet friend. Licia :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2013 4:05:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Licia, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Horne

Date: 10/11/2013 3:10:00 PM

lovely write on the famous myth, my friend

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 3:11:00 PM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Jack, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 10/11/2013 2:58:00 PM

Beautiful mythology excellently worded in to poem. Good luck, a wining poem and read like a winner. Loved always, bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 3:05:00 PM

- No contest poem, bl. :))) - Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/11/2013 2:49:00 PM

Since I know very little Greek mythology, I am just assuming that this is based on a Greek myth..Great job of converting it to a poetic form..Enjoyed reading it today..Thanks for stopping by..Leavin' On A Grey Hound bus is about our grandson..He has taken a job with a long haul trucking company and it leaving to go for school, etc..He does make one more mess but we endear him..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 3:04:00 PM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Sara, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Jordan

Date: 10/11/2013 12:46:00 PM

I'm always fascinated by the architecture of spider webs, and the persistence of the spider who tends and rebuilds its web day after day. I'll look a little more carefully next time I see one... Jack

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 12:47:00 PM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Jack, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Christine Phillips

Date: 10/11/2013 12:21:00 PM

A very beautiful poem. I like this style of writing.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 12:23:00 PM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Christine, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/11/2013 11:17:00 AM

I have so much enjoyed your myth my dear Anne-Lise! You brought to mind that I have learned the myth as a child at the Greek primary school. Allow me, just for the readers, to add that Arachne was the daughter of Idmon who was a dyer! Athena the daughter of Zeus and Goddess of wisdom! It shows that even "Gods" had human weaknesses fact that indirectly excuses easier human shortcomings! Thank you again for passing on this lovely myth in such a lovely way!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 11:32:00 AM

- Thanks, my friend Demetrios ..... finally someone who has heard about this old myth !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/11/2013 10:18:00 AM

i'm into myth but this one is something new to me, anne.. you have powered my imagination with your splendid knitting of words ever mystical... i look at spiders now with different eyes..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 11:12:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Nette, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 10/11/2013 8:58:00 AM

Culturally we revere d spider. D myth comes alive with yor pretty poem annelise!gud weavin! Fond regards.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 11:12:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem S.K., really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Monterey Sirak

Date: 10/11/2013 7:14:00 AM

You wove your own little web of beauty through this tale. But I am still scared of spiders.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 11:11:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem Monterey, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/11/2013 5:51:00 AM

Amazing, my dear. Although I hate arachnids, I can see the beauty in this tale! Hugs! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 5:53:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem my friend Eileen, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu

Date: 10/11/2013 4:54:00 AM

Wow! A great write my dear. Well penned. Thanks for ur wonderful and encouraging comments on my poems! I assure u all that am yet to give my best to u. You one my dearest friends here. Love alwaz, B.O.E

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/11/2013 5:08:00 AM

- Thank you for taking some of your time to read my poem my friend Bob, really appreciate it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)