Arachne

Arachne spinning at the loom

212

Arachne was particularly good at spinning thread.

Arachne is visited by Athena

212

Athena challenges Arachne to a competition. Who can make the best weaving?

Arachne spins beautifully.

212

Athena becomes very jealous

Arachne is changed into a spider.

212

Athena destroys Arachne beautiful work. Arachne is depressed and starts to die. Athena feels sorry for her an changes her into a spider.

Arachne's problem

Period: 212 to 214