Question

Identify the purposes of myth found in the story of Arachne and explain how it illustrates each purpose

Answer 1

The story of Arachne illustrates several purposes of myth.
The story of Arachne illustrates several purposes of myth.

First, it demonstrates the power of the gods and the consequences of angering them, so one purpose is religious.

It also illustrates a code of behavior that is acceptable in Greek society.

They looked down upon those who have too much pride (hubris), so this myth illustrates the danger of that fault.

Another purpose illustrated by Arachne is explaining natural phenomena. It tells the story of how spiders came to weave their webs.

Finally, it is an entertaining story that fills the purpose of early literature.

Answer 2

It tells the story of how spiders came to weave their webs. Perhaps it could be an entertaining story that for fills the purpose of early literature.