# Arachne — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Arachne in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0034-xiv-minerva-niobe

## Who they are

Mortal weaver who challenged Minerva and was turned into a spider.

## In the story

### [XIV: Minerva—Niobe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xiv-minerva-niobe)

Mortal weaver who challenges Minerva to a contest and is transformed into a spider for her presumption.

### [Minerva](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/minerva)

A mortal maiden of extraordinary weaving skill who challenges Minerva to a contest, is defeated, and is turned into a spider as punishment for her presumption.

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