One of my favorite stories from mythology is that of Arachne challenging Goddess Athena in a weaving contest. Women in ancient Greece, especially the city state of Athens, were pretty much confined to the home. A characteristic of a "virtuous" woman was a good weaver- even the wife of a Cesar would weave. Arachne fancied herself more skilled than Athena, and in the challenge, enraged the goddess. She was changed into a spider to weave for eternity. Mortals never win against the gods, silly Arachne.
details
- intaglio glass pendant of Athena the weaver prong set in sterling silver
- faceted labradorite
- on sterling silver chain with faceted silver nuggets
- black tourmaline accent
- 18" in length
- pendant is 22mm across
- one of a kind piece
- part of Wanderlust Greece Collection, created from elements from Sophia's travels September 2022
