It is sad, yet amazing that one mistake can lead to a lifetime of misery. Bad mistakes that involve your character can lead to a poor life for not only the gods who have caused something disrupting, but other innocent people. In Greek Mythology, some important lessons are staying humble, follow directions, and listen to what others have to say. In the myth Arachne, the lesson learned is to not have too much pride because you will not be ready when someone else steps up to beat you. “Never before had Arachne been matched against anyone whose skill is equal, or even nearly equal to her own… Arachne stood there a moment, struggling with anger, fear, and pride” (Coolidge 75). Normally, people with pride handle it in a humble way. In this case,
