One of the most captivating stories in Roman Mythology is the myth of Arachne. First mentioned by Ovid, the myth follows the fate of Arachne, a …
Who Was Arachne The Mythical Weaver?
One of the most captivating stories in Roman Mythology is the myth of Arachne. First mentioned by Ovid, the myth follows the fate of Arachne, a weaver so skillful that she was able to challenge Athena/Minerva into a competition. In the end, Arachne is transformed into a spider to do what she knows best, to weave.
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