My first submission for 's contest.

My interpretation of the woman who angered Athena by boasting of being superior at weaving. Blinded by pride, Arachne challenged the goddess to a weaving competition. When Athena was certain to prove better at the loom, Arachne was so shamed that she tied a rope around her neck and attempted to hang herself. "Hang yourself all you like,' said Athena, "you will never die from it, nor will your children, nor the children of your children. You will suffer for your insolent folly all your life." At that Arachne was transformed into a spider, destined to spin her gossamer threads for the rest of her days.