Arachne was a Lydian maiden who was the daughter of Idmon of Colophon, who was a famous dyer in purple. She was credited to have invented linen cloth and nets.
The myth says that she challenged Minerva (Athena), goddess of wisdom and crafts, to a weaving contest. When Minerva could find no flaws in the tapestry Arachne had woven for the contest, the goddess became enraged and beat the girl with her shuttle.
After Arachne hanged herself out of shame, she was transformed into a spider.
The myth says that she challenged Minerva (Athena), goddess of wisdom and crafts, to a weaving contest. When Minerva could find no flaws in the tapestry Arachne had woven for the contest, the goddess became enraged and beat the girl with her shuttle.
After Arachne hanged herself out of shame, she was transformed into a spider.