Simple Mistakes In Greek Mythology

Who would have thought that such simple mistakes in Greek Mythology could lead to disasters. Many different characters don’t make the right decisions and everything turns out bad for them. Some important lessons are to never be cocky, arrogant, and always follow directions. In the myth “ Arachne” the moral or lesson is to stay humble and not be cocky and Arachne had to face the consequences. “ At the body of Arachne, shriveled up and her legs grew tiny, spindly and distorted. “ ( Coolidge 75). Arachne was too cocky and she wasn't humble, so she was taught a lesson by Athene to never be cocky again. Arachne was turned into a spider as a punishment from Athene. In the myth “ Phaethon “ the moral is that you always follow directions given, because