Arachne
Arachne
Pronounced a RAK nee
Number 5
About the name Arachne
According to Greek legend, Arachne was a maiden who challenged Athene to a weaving contest and as punishment for her hubris was changed into a spider. The family of animals to which spiders belong are known as "arachnids" in the scientific community. Arachne is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "spider".
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