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The Minotaur on an Attic
kylix tondo from c. 515 BC with a kalos inscription
The Minotaur on an Attic
kylix tondo from c. 515 BC with a kalos inscription
Close encounters of the Bull kind.
I searched the internet for this image for an excuse to include that pun.
Loom Weights
Surviving evidence of ancient weaving
Loom Weights
Surviving evidence of ancient weaving
These weights are one of the most common forms of surviving evidence of Ancient Greek weaving. "Of the major gods and goddesses, Athena was the goddess of women's handicrafts, with weaving and spinning being the most important to her cult."
Wild Color
by Jenny Dean
Wild Color
by Jenny Dean
We clocked the mention of alum and dyes real quick! This also got AJ thinking after the recording about how she has taken dye classes at her local LYS, but hasn't really dug into natural dyes a lot. Here is the book that she is considering picking up to try some techniques out. Let us know if you have other recommendations!
Patterns We Are Talking About
Soldotna Crop
Soldotna Crop
Caitlin Hunter
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Crumpet Cardigan
Crumpet Cardigan
Park Williams
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Ribblesdale Vest
Ribblesdale Vest
Lily Kate France
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Random References
In the episode, Julia made a note to follow up here, in our show notes, if Daedalus had any divinity in his blood. Some sources say yes, others no. So it seems to still be up for debate, but what is not up for debate is that his skill level was such as to attract the favor of the gods regardless of divine status. But interestingly, someone who keeps popping up is associated with him too: Athena. Source
Image: Daedalus and Icarus, antique bas-relief; in the Villa Albani, Rome.
Pasiphae when asked about how the Minotaur came to be.
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