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Created: 07/24/2005
Video description: Ever wonder how spiders came to be? See how the seamstress Arachne angered the goddess Athena. And how Athena punished Arachne for her pride. If you like Arachne, check out Nick Kozis' other stunning animated myths Why the Bat Lives in Caves and Icarus.

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