As proper nouns the difference between athena and arachne
is that athena is the goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva while Arachne is a woman famous for her skill at weaving. She was changed into a spider by the goddess Athena.
athena
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
(Greek god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.
Coordinate terms
* (Eternal Virgin Goddesses) Minerva, Artemis/Diana, Hestia/Vesta
Derived terms
* Athena Polias
* Athens
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