Definitions

1. noun

A figure in Greek mythology, a mortal woman who was transformed into a spider as punishment for her pride and arrogance.

“In the myth, Arachne challenged the goddess Athena to a weaving contest, only to be punished by being turned into a spider.”

2. proper noun

The name of several people, including a German author (Arachne, 1928-2015) and a character in various works of fiction.

“The author Arachne wrote several novels on mythological themes.”