ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -How is Arachne affected when she hears that people believe Athena taught her how to weave? It insults Arachne and drives her to challenge Athene.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meanwhile, at the home of the gods, the goddess Athena had heard about Arachne. She was angered by the idea that someone would say that they were more talented than a god so Athena hatched a plan to confront Arachne.

Detailed explanation-3: -Everyone was amazed at her work and one day, Arachne boosted that she had a greater talent than goddess Athena herself. This was an offense towards the gods, which was a very serious and even deadly sin for the ancient Greeks. That is why goddess Athena transformed her into a spider to wave for all her life long.

Detailed explanation-4: -Arachne feels about her weaving skills is that she is the best weaver or spinner in the entire world. She believes she owns her skills in weaving and spinning, that her talent is hers from the very start and was bestowed to her by no one.