What are some lesser-known Greek myths?

What are some lesser-known Greek myths?

There are many fascinating lesser-known Greek myths! For instance, have you heard of the story of Arachne?

No, I haven't. What's the story of Arachne?

Arachne was a talented weaver who boasted that she was better than the goddess Athena. Athena challenged her to a weaving contest, and when Arachne won, she was transformed into a spider as punishment for her hubris.

That's interesting! Are there other myths like that?

Absolutely! Another example is the myth of Niobe, who was punished by Leto for boasting about her children. Her story is a tragic tale of pride and loss.

I love these stories! Can you tell me more about Niobe?

Sure! Niobe was the queen of Thebes and had fourteen children. She bragged about them, claiming she was superior to Leto, who had only two. In revenge, Leto sent her children, Apollo and Artemis, to kill Niobe's children, leading to her ultimate despair.