Who turned Arakhne into a spider?
Arachne, her name meaning spider in Greek, was a beautiful woman that had a great talent in weaving. Everyone was amazed at her work and one day, Arachne boasted that she had a greater talent than goddess Athena herself. This was an offense towards the gods, which was a very serious and even deadly sin for the ancient Greeks. That is why goddess Athena transformed her into a spider to weave for all her life long.
What are your thoughts on this subject?
23 Comments
Clarence Quismundo
All the gods and goddesses in mythology are actually as&5oles who only give people misery. Those who helped the people (like Prometheus) are punished.
Kenneth Lewis
Had to be the woman
hector tubens
"Hell hath no fury as a Goddess scorned".....🤯
Chad King
Athena was a B**ch. Seems like she made madusa alsc
Joanne Serin
Clarence Quismundo, they were very selfish.
Joanne Serin
I've loved Greek mythology since first learning about it in 9th grade.
Maia
This story is another reason why you shouldn't squash or kill spiders!
patrhea
Kenneth Lewis, 😂 think do do ya!
Wyla Reedy
The Ancient Gods. They acted more like a bunch of spoiled brats. Mess with me and I'll turn you into something! Give me a minute to think here!
kmbc nyc
Angel Attanasio, yes
Bruce Means
Kenneth Lewis, Is that why, when they see one, they squeak and stamp on the poor buggar
j collins
Love this stuff. 😂
Linda Drayer
I missed only 1!
Sue Grayson
So that's why they're called arachnids. Who knew!
Kathleen Bishop
Lovely question !!
larrywagner
Good Q&A. Come on Tesla where are you.
John W Shreve
Athena was some mean goddess.
goosenbuster
Kenneth Lewis, yup, clever