Inspired by Greek Mythology Annie Leitzinger Sells Apothecary of Clever Cosmetics
The shop owner of Arachnes Demise draws inspiration for her passion for embroidery from the story of Athena and Arachne.
According to Greek mythology, a mortal named Arachne was taught the skill of weaving by the goddess Athena. As her talent was nurtured, Arachne became prideful and deliberately forgot that Athena herself had taught Arachne and after finding out of Arachne’s boasting, Athena challenged her former pupil to a ‘weave-off,’ the winner would be crowned the best weaver in all of Greece. According to conflicting stories, Athena won and in humiliation, Arachne killed herself rather than live with the shame of losing. In another story, Arachne won and in a jealous rage, Athena killed Arachne. Irrespective of how it ended, Athena then took the body of Arachne and resurrected her as a spider, to live as an immortal weaver for all eternity.
The elegant and intricate designs of a spider web inspired Anne Leitzinger to create her own one woman owned and operated online fashion shop on Etsy, where she first showcased her hand embroidered items and now her range of items she has for sale has expanded to cosmetics and various other soaps and lotions.
