Arachne

(ə rak′nē)

noun

Gr. Myth. a girl turned into a spider by Athena for challenging the goddess to a weaving contest

Origin: L < Gr Arachnē < arachnē, spider

See Arachne in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Greek Mythology

A young woman who was transformed into a spider by Athena for challenging her to a weaving contest.

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