20 Questions
What was Arachne famous for?
Weaving
Which Greek goddess was involved in the weaving contest with Arachne?
Athena
What warning did the old woman give to Arachne?
Not to compare herself to the gods
How did Athena initially approach Arachne?
Disguised as an old woman
What did Arachne boast about?
Her weaving being better than Athena's
What is Athena the goddess of?
Wisdom and crafts
How did Athena react to Arachne's challenge?
She revealed her true identity
What did Arachne dare Athena to do?
Match the magnificence of her work
How was Athena viewed by the Greeks?
Intelligent, athletic, and talented
What did mortals often face if they provoked Athena?
Unhappy endings to their stories
What did Arachne and Athena agree to if Arachne lost the contest?
Arachne would never weave on a loom or touch a spindle again
What did Arachne weave to insult and mock Athena?
A gorgeous tapestry showing the gods punishing mortals
What was the result of the weaving contest between Arachne and Athena?
Athena was the obvious winner of the contest
What did Athena do after seeing Arachne's talent and work?
Touched Arachne's forehead with her spindle and transformed her into a spider
What was the fate of Arachne after the contest?
She was transformed into the very first spider
What modern scientific name is associated with Arachne's name and fate?
Arachnids
What did Arachne's tapestry depict?
The gods punishing mortals who defied or dishonored them
What did Athena declare as Arachne's glory?
To weave
What did Arachne envision as her life after losing the contest?
Never being able to touch a loom or spindle again
What was the reaction of Athena to Arachne's talent despite her impertinence?
Athena was amazed at Arachne's talent
"Test Your Knowledge of Greek Mythology: Arachne and the Weaving Contest" - Explore the ancient Greek myth of Arachne and Athena's weaving contest. Challenge your knowledge of Greek deities, heroes, and mythical creatures in this quiz on Greek mythology.
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