What did the ancient Greeks turn to in order to understand how the world operated?

What does the author describe in the article?

"[M]ythology was a significant influencing factor in the day-to-day lives of people of ancient Greece."

What evidence from the text supports this statement?

Based on the story, how can Arachne be described?

What is the main message of the story of Arachne?

"On the cloth, Arachne depicted the failings of the gods, portraits of the gods acting immorally and foolishly.

Athena, on the other hand, is said to have spun with sunbeams, the sky, the fields, and the clouds. She wove a tapestry that showed the gods in all their strength and glory, praising them for their splendor."

As used in this sentence, what does "depicted" mean?

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

Athena challenged Arachne to a spinning contest ________ she was enraged that Arachne dared to compare herself to a goddess.

What did Athena do to Arachne at the end of the story?