Contents
History
Origin
Arachne was a woman who claimed to be a better weaver than Athena, causing Athena to curse her into the form of a creature with a spider body instead of legs.[1]
Olympus Group
Arachne was one of the many monsters employed by Hera's Olympus Group, and battled Hercules' allies[2] (as a way to avenge herself from Athena), especially Spider-Man.[1]
Spider-Island
She later appeared in New York City after Hercules became infested with the Spider-Virus. She entrapped the X-Men in her magic web. Arachne found Hercules' spider form to be very attractive and they proceeded to have sex. much to the dismay of the X-Men who were forced to watch.[3]
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
Arachne is a skilled weaver.[1]
Notes
Spider-Man mentioned to Arachne the fact that her name was "already taken" by a member of Omega Flight, and proposed to her "Spider-Woman", "Spider-Girl", and "Araña",[1] all names already used by spider-themed heroines.
