In the old legends, Arachne had gotten into trouble because of pride. Sheโd bragged about her tapestries being better than Athenaโs, which had led to Mount Olympusโs first reality TV punishment program: 'So You Think You Can Weave Better Than a Goddess?' Arachne had lost in a big way.
Rick RiordanI hoped they couldn't run very fast with those stubby little legs and flippers, but they waddled along pretty well.
Rick Riordan