Sara Wheeler

A story of women and weaving – a new retelling of the Greek myths

There is an established trend to consider Greek myths from a female standpoint, but this book goes further by highlighting the central but underestimated role of textiles in the ancient world

15th-century miniature shows Arachne at her loom, visited by Athena disguised as an old woman. Credit: Bridgeman Images
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  • Greek Myths: A New Retelling

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    Cape, pp. 320, £20

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