Arachne was a humble maiden from a village of only five inhabitants. Her father was a tailor, so from a really young age she demonstrated her talent in weaving. She was so talented that even the Nymphs paid attention to the way she was moving her fingers. People back then believed that she had mastered the art of weaving from Athena Ergane, the patron goddess of handcrafts. Arachne though gradually became famous, reckless and blasphemous.