Hi, my name is Arachne. I came from Lydia. Some people think im a princess because of my art and some other says that Athena teaches me in the art of weaving. When I heard that Athena teach me and gave her all the credit, I get very upset because Athena didn’t teach me to do anything and she isn’t better than me, but when Athena heard that, she went looking for me, very angry. The first thing she told me was not to offend the Gods, because they will punish me.
I challenge her, and if I loose, the Gods will punish me in any way. Athena began to weave the scene of her contest with Poseidon for the city of Athens. A beautiful scene developed from the threads, showing Poseidon and the salt water spring, and Athena with an olive tree, gifts to the people who would name Athena as their patron, and their city after her. Then was my turn and I created a tapestry showcasing scenes of Zeus' various infidelities: Leda with the Swan, Europe with the bull, Danaë and the golden rain shower. The guilt was too deep for my mortal mind and I hanged my self. Athena brought me to live again, but not as a human. She transformed me into a spider, the first spider in the world.
I challenge her, and if I loose, the Gods will punish me in any way. Athena began to weave the scene of her contest with Poseidon for the city of Athens. A beautiful scene developed from the threads, showing Poseidon and the salt water spring, and Athena with an olive tree, gifts to the people who would name Athena as their patron, and their city after her. Then was my turn and I created a tapestry showcasing scenes of Zeus' various infidelities: Leda with the Swan, Europe with the bull, Danaë and the golden rain shower. The guilt was too deep for my mortal mind and I hanged my self. Athena brought me to live again, but not as a human. She transformed me into a spider, the first spider in the world.
Sources: www.goddessgift.com/goddesses-myths/greek-goddesses-arachne.htlm
By: Manuela Mulett S.
