Arachne, a girl known for her skill & artistry at weaving, did not acknowledge Athena, the goddess of wisdom & arts as the deity that granted mortals such gifts. Taking offense to the girl’s human pride, the two entered a contest of weaving. Athena, unable to deny the beauty of Arachne’s weaving, tore the tapestry and struck Arachne. Unable to bear this, Arachne hung herself, & Athena gave the girl life again but cursed her & her descendants to live as spiders.

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