Gods & heroes
Arachne

Greek mythology

Arachne

The weaver who challenged Athena and was turned to a spider

Mythology
Greek mythology
Group
Mortal
Appears in
Athena · Arachne

Arachne is a mortal weaver of such matchless skill that she boasts of surpassing Athena herself. The goddess accepts her challenge, and Arachne weaves a flawless tapestry mocking the loves of the gods. Enraged by her insolence and her perfection, Athena transforms her into a spider, condemned to spin and weave for all time.

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