Arachne

pronunciation

How to pronounce Arachne in British English: UK [əˈrækni]word uk audio image

How to pronounce Arachne in American English: US [əˈrækni] word us audio image

Word Origin

Example

1. The tapestry weavers or the fable of arachne .
2. While the goddess worked on the stow of her rivalry with poseidon , arachne began to weave a delicate web .
3. Arachne filled her canvas with similar subjects , wonderfully well done , but strongly marking her presumption and impiety .
4. She struck the web with her shuttle and rent it in pieces ; she them touched the forehead of arachne and made her feel her guilt and shame .
5. The broadway production announced monday evening that t. v. carpio will permanently take over the role of arachne , a mythical spider character created by the musical 's co-author and director , julie taymor .

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