Metamorphoses · Character
Arachne
A Lydian weaver whose skill at the loom rivals the goddess Minerva's, and whose refusal to bow turns her art into a dare with divine consequences.
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Also known as poor Arachne, a Spider Arachne
First appearance: Transformation of Arachne Into a Spider
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Arachne is a craftsperson of humble birth whose reputation draws crowds to watch her spin, and whose pride in her own hands curdles into contempt for the gods. When Minerva arrives in disguise to warn her, Arachne…
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse mortals and gods in transformation
- Heroic quests and divine interventions
- Heroes, gods, and their victims
- Transformation through desire and violence
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Minerva
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