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Name of Mythological individual asking the question: Athene (Athena) Mythological character says: Hi Oracle, today I have come to seek advice from you because of a mortal I have met named Arachne. She is very arrogant, and doesn’t know how to respect the gods. I was wondering if you could think of anything to tone her arrogance down a bit. Oracle’s first response: I have heard a little bit about Arachne, and the fact that she is a really great weaver. I see that you, being a weaver also would be upset about how arrogant she is. I recommend that if you really want to make sure she learn her lesson, then go down and scare her a little bit. Mythological character says: How would I scare her? I have a feeling that if I talk to her, then she

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