Arachna, a Greek word that means spider, also appears in the context of Greek mythology.
As the myth tells us, Arachne of Lydia was a Greek woman who became such a skilled weaver that she ventured to challenge the goddess Athena, who was also a great weaver, to a contest.
The goddess wove a tapestry that portrayed the gods as majestic beings.
Arachne wove an even more beautiful tapestry that showed the gods enjoying their amorous adventures.
Enraged at the perfection her rival’s creation, Athena tore it to pieces.
Arachne hanged herself in despair.
But the goddess took pity on her and turned the rope into a cobweb and Arachne into a spider.
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