Origin of Spiders
by Maggie H
1. Arachne was a very good weaver.
2. Athena challenged Arachne to a weaving competition.
3. Arachne beat Athena in the competition and Athena's pride was wounded.
4. Athena turned Arachne into a spider.
5. Spiders are called arachnids because of Arachne.
