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Arachne

A name meaning "spider".

PronunciationClassical Greek /a.rá.kʰnɛː/; English /ə.ˈɹæk.ni/
Usage languagesGreek Mythology

Meaning and history

The name means “spider” in Greek. In Greek mythology, Arachne was a mortal woman who defeated Athena in a weaving contest; after she hanged herself, Athena restored her to life as a spider.

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