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After the weaving contest the goddess Athena slashed Arachne's face and Arachne turned into a spider. Because of this Arachne is normally depicted as a scarred weaver or a spider.

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Who is the Greek god or goddess of spiders?

Arachne


Who was the Greek goddess of the loom?

Athena. She punished Arachne for her pride with loom spinning.


Which goddess did the Romans believe to be Arachne's patron?

The legend of Arachne was Greek, not Roman. She did not have a goddess who was her patron. She was challenged into a weaving contest by Athena because she claimed that her weaving skills were better than hers. This got Athena's annoyed. The Roman poet Ovid wrote a version of this Greek myth in which he used the name Pallas Athene, another Greek name for Athena. In his version, Arachne beat the goddess. Pallas Athene struck Arachne on the forehead three or four times. Arachne could not bear this and she hung herself. Pallas Athene brought her back to life, but, as a punishment, transformed her into a spider so that she and her descendants could spin spider webs. The Roman equivalent of Athena was Minerva.


Did the goddess Athena comit any crimes?

Every god and goddess in Greek mythology had their faults. Athena embarassed Arachne for claiming that she was better than Athena at weaving . Arachne was so ashamed that she hung herself. Athena took pity on her and turned her into a spider.


Who was the ill-fated weaver of myth?

Arachne from which we get arachnid or spider.


What is the setting of Arachne?

The setting of the Greek myth of Arachne is primarily in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Lydia. It takes place in various locations such as Arachne's home, the temple of Athena, and the divine realm where the goddess Athena resides. The story also involves a weaving contest between Arachne and Athena on Mount Olympus.


What did arachne do for a living in greek mythologies?

Arachne was a mortal weaver.


What kind of myth is the story of athene and arachne?

The story of Athena and Arachne is a cautionary myth from Greek mythology that highlights themes of hubris and the consequences of pride. Arachne, a talented mortal weaver, challenges the goddess Athena to a weaving contest, boasting that her skills surpass those of the goddess. When Arachne wins, Athena punishes her by transforming her into a spider, condemning her to weave for eternity. This myth serves as a reminder of the dangers of overestimating one's abilities and disrespecting the gods.


Why was Arachne turned into a spider?

She beat Athena, goddess of the domestic arts, in a weaving competition and boasted about it. Athena took her vengeance by turning the mortal Arachne into a spider, but granted her the ability to keep weaving beautiful silken webs.


What is the name of the greek god who became the first spider?

She wasn't a greek god, just a mortal woman named Arachne with incredible weaving skills. She boasted that she was better than Athena, the goddess of the loom (and many other things). Athena herself came down to prove Arachne wrong. When Arachne was finished with her piece, Athena was actually kind of jealous. Naturally, she got angry and turned Arachne into the first spider. Ta-da!


Where was arachne story takes place?

The story of Arachne takes place in ancient Greece, primarily in the city of Lydia. It revolves around Arachne, a talented mortal weaver who challenges the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. The narrative highlights themes of pride, skill, and the consequences of hubris in a setting rich with Greek mythology. Ultimately, Arachne's story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of defying the gods.


What is the name for the Greek spider queen?

arachne