A Greek maiden whose [weaving] ability was the marvel of the ancient world. When Athena heard about it she challenged Arachne to a contest. When the girls [tapestry] was the equal to the goddess, she became angry and tore [Arachnes] weaving to shreds. The girl became terrified of what Athena might do and hanged herself. Athena became regretful of her actions and turned Arachne into a spider, so that she might weave all that she wished.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/220431/arachneRSS for NodeThu, 04 Jun 2026 10:17:15 GMTThu, 10 Jun 2021 10:26:45 GMT60A woman of Colophon in Lydia, a skillful weaver who challenged Athena to a contest. Athena destroyed Arachnes work and Arachne tried to hang herself, but Athena changed her into a spider.

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