Arachne the spider Woman by UteBigSmile
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Story: In Metamorphoses the Roman poet Ovid writes that Arachne was a shepherd's daughter who began weaving at an early age. She became a great weaver, boasted that her skill was greater than Athena's, and refused to acknowledge that her skill came, at least in part, from the goddess. Athena took offense and set up a contest between them. Presenting herself as an old lady, she approached the boasting girl and warned: "You can never compare to any of the gods. Plead for forgiveness and Athena might spare your soul."
"Ha! I only speak the truth and if Athena thinks otherwise then let her come down and challenge me herself," Arachne replied. Athena removed her disguise and appeared in shimmering glory, clad in a sparkling white chiton.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachne#Mythology
Many thank's for looking and leaving a comment, I wish you already a nice weekend, take care and stay healthy.
PS. This image has been created with a background from Art by Mel (mdpl5Mel), the spiders are from pngegg.com and a misted tube from my norvegian friend Heidi + FilterForge6.
Comments (18)
Ive been thinking about this very character for a render myself... but was stumped how to do it. This is excellent!
Toujours une touche de savoir faire :)
And for her pride, her name lives on forever. I thinknshe bested the goddess after all...
Exellent!
Interesting idea and presentation!
Awesome story and beautiful image.
She looks mean and viscous.
😲❤️😲
Een kleurrijkie en originele creatie !!
Very enchanting and surreal. This is a beautiful image. You are very creative.
Excellent !!!!!!
Wonderful interpretation of the story, Ute! Beautiful work!
An excellent image for this story. Well done colors and effects.
Avec cette illustration mystérieuse, j'apprends encore un peu plus sur la mythologie grecque!
Una bella idea e un'ottima fantasia, super lavoro Ute 👏👍🙋♂️
I love the colors in this. It's really gorgeous.
Prachtig gedaan Ute, de draad van Ariadne, het deed mij denken aan de muziek van Elly en Rikkert, het mooie lied 'De draad van Ariadne'.
Bedankt, ik kon geen geschikte video vinden, maar wat je net zei, ik snapte het niet!
Bedankt, ik zal het toevoegen! Groeten aan Friesland!
SUPERB AGAIN!!!FAV!!!
Très beau portrait et excellent postwork, l’histoire est très intéressante !!
Fine looking image, great composition. Awesome colors!