Arachnomania by Maria Tatar p “An enchanting and irresistible feast

“An enchanting and irresistible feast

an assassination attempt goes awry―leaving Aric magically transformed into a horse

Hay brings us along as she gets to know dozens of nut growers

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nuanced understanding

Arachnomania by Maria Tatar p “An enchanting and irresistible feastSpiders are often found lurking in dusty corners, where we can observe them with interest or brush them away with disgust or make a run for it, as the agitated Miss Muffet does. They are just as prevalent in our cultural landscapes, starring in horror films, inspiring works by famous artists and writers, and featured in myths and folktales. In Arachnomania, Maria Tatar explores how these creatures became our totem animals, our significant others, and