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There are numeous Greek and Roman Mythologies related to textiles, some of the best known are:

          The Three Fates (Thread of Life)
          Arachne & Athena (Tapestry weaving competition/spider)
          Philomela (treachery disclosed in weaving/embroidery/nightingale)
          Penelope (devoted wife weaving/unweaving)
          Ariadne (yarn as labyrinth-lifeline)