Meaning Of The Word Arachne

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Arachne in American English
a girl turned into a spider by Athena for challenging the goddess to a weaving contest
noun: a Lydian woman who challenged Athena to a weaving contest and was changed into a spider for her presumption

Arachne in British English
noun: a maiden changed into a spider for having presumptuously challenged Athena to a weaving contest

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