1. Arakhne
Once upon a time in the city Maionia in Asia Minor, there lived a beautiful girl who has the talent to weave incredible. Not only his work, but the way he wove was so beautiful, even the nymphs will leave the forest and their springs only to see it weave and enjoys his work. The name of the master weavers are Arakhne.
He took a tangled skein, and then the painstaking mengurainya and shape into smooth and soft like a cloud. Every movement was very good hand in regulating winding, stitches, and patterns in the weave. So beautifully woven her, many people who say that the goddess Athena (goddess of weavers) who taught himself to weave.
However Arakhne reacted strongly against these words. He refused if it is considered a student from Athens, he even said that the ability to weave capable of defeating Athens and he openly challenged the goddess Athena to complain to her weaving skills.
Athena heard Arakhne pride, but he still wanted to give a chance to repent on Arakhne. Athena also came Arakhne who were weaving in the form of an old woman.
The old woman said, "Tenunanmu indeed very beautiful, but listen to my advice. You may challenge the ability of human beings to try to weave all you want, but do not challenge a goddess, in fact I think you should apologize to Athens over the previous words. He is very wise and forgiving, you may still be dimaafkannya. "
Arakhne stopped weaving, and then shouted to the old lady, "Keep your advice to your children's children old grandmother! I know what I say and will not pull out! Dewimu I'm not afraid, let him come and try to fight me!"
Athena was off his disguise and said, "I accepted the challenge."
The nymphs are present, immediately prostrated in front of Athens, as well as others. While Arakhne nervous at the presence of the goddess, but she continued to challenge it.
Arakhne punish Athens.
The match between Arakhne place exciting and Athena. Floated threads and the beauty of colorful light. Each weave very quickly, but with a very beautiful movement. Before long, they weave the fabric was completed.
At Athens woven fabric, the middle shows the image of the twelve Olympians god on the throne of each, and in the four corners of the gods are angry portrayed with beings who rebelled. It was to warn his opponent so quickly give up before it's too late.
While the woven fabric Arakhne very beautiful, indescribable deities are adultery, cheating, and raped many women. Is Poseidon and Zeus, the father of Athena, the most widely depicted there.
Athena Arakhne but admire the work of a very angry with what was painted on it. He did not get if there was a human who speak ill of his father. Athena was destroyed Arakhne work.
Arakhne turned into a spider.
Then he touched his forehead Arakhne and with power, Athena made him feel guilt and profound shame. Can not stand the feeling, Arakhne ran and hung himself.
However, Athena took pity with Arakhne being hanged on a rope, until Athena said, "HIiduplah! O sinful girl! Remember this lesson, and you and your descendants will continue to rely and continue what you usually do!"
Arakhne form slowly changed. His body was shrunk and become an animal that we know called spiders, to continue to weave throughout his life.
2. Marsias-Thamiris
Some people have gifts and talents in playing music and singing. However, with the excess, sometimes there is even the wrong direction in utilizing his abilities. The gods and goddesses of music are undoubtedly the most qualified person in terms of singing beautiful tunes. But there are people who dare to challenge them, and ultimately must accept the consequences, not light. Here is a thought Thamiris Marsias and could surpass the gods.
Marsias
Apollo punished Marsias.One day the goddess Athena created a musical instrument called the aulos, the pipe berbuluh two. But when Athens tried to blow it, Athena's cheek became swollen, so ridiculed by Hera and Afrodit. Athena is pissed ended up that instrument while giving a curse for anyone who took it.Is a satire called aulos Marsias who found it and started playing it. In a short time, also became an expert Marsias played aulos. He became famous as a great aulos player. But the advantages that make it arrogant, he dared to challenge Apollo, the god of music.Apollo accepted the challenge Marsias. They agreed that the winner can do whatever the losers. The Muse (the goddess of music and singing) a jury. After they both appear, the Muse stated that a tie. Apollo then said that they have to compete again but this time they have to play music in the inverted position. Marsias unable to do so eventually Apollo was declared the winner.Apollo then punish impudent challenge Marsias have a god. Apollo Marsias hanging upside down in a tree and skinned her alive until Marsias had no skin and die.The gods and nymphs mourned and wept for the fate of forests Marsias. Of their tears then flowed a river called the river Marsyas.
Thamiris
Thamiris is a poet and Argioppe Filammon son and a grandson of Apollo and Khione. He was the first man who loves sex. Thamiris is Hiakinthos before the young lover's lover Apollo.Thamiris very adept at playing music and singing, musical instruments are lira. One day he won a music contest and declared the best singer. As a result he became arrogant and even dared to challenge the gods. Thamiris challenged the Muse in a musical contest. They made an agreement that the winner can do whatever the losers. At the end of the Muse who won the contest. As punishment for the audacity Thamiris, the Muse blinded him and eliminate his ability to sing as well as poetry.
3. Midas
One day, Dionisos realized that his teacher, Silenos, has disappeared. Silenos was drunk and walking around drunk. Silenos was found by some farmers and brought the king Midas.
MidasMidas knew who Silenos and memerlakukannya very well. After entertaining Silenos for ten days, Midas return on Dionisos Silenos. For his kindness, Midas was rewarded a request. Midas asked that whatever he touched turned to gold. Dionisos grant Midas though he regretted why not ask for anything better. Midas is very happy, he touched the trees and rocks which are then turned into gold. Midas felt that now he could be king of the richest in the world. Midas went home and told his servant to prepare food. Tetapu he soon realized that he could not enjoy it because the food and water were turned into gold. He even makes his own daughter into gold.Regret his decision, Midas prayed to Dionisos to be separated from the golden touch. Dionisos heard the prayers of Midas and told him to wash his hands in the river Paktolos. Midas follow the advice Dionisos and when she touched his hand to the river water, the power of a touch of gold was carried by river water. Ultimately Midas returned to normal while river sand is turned into gold.
One day Apollo competed against Pan in the musical contest. King Midas is one of three judges. Two other jurors while winning the Apollo Pan Midas declared the winner.Midas Apollo became angry at the king's ear and turn into a donkey's ear.
Midas was so ashamed that she covered her ears with a large hat. One day, Midas asked a barber to shave his head. That's when the barber was seen ear-shaped Midas donkey ears. Very surprised barber. Midas then threatened him with death if you dare spill the beans on his donkey ears. Fear the threat of Midas, the barber did his best to keep it secret.
One day the barber did not feel strong anymore to keep a secret, then he went into the country and dig a hole. Into the hole, he whispered, "King Midas has donkey ears." After that he closed the hole.A year later, a plant grown in the holes made by the barber. Every person who passes the plant might hear the words, "King Midas has donkey ears." In a short time, everyone in the kingdom of Midas has donkey ears know.
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