It's overcast today. I learned a new word: arachnid, which refers to spiders. But what made me really interested was the story behind it. Long ago in ancient Athens, Greece, a skilled weaver named Arachne was known for her tapestries. One day, Arachne became boastful, claiming she could even surpass the goddess Athena in a weaving competition. Despite others’ warnings, Arachne wouldn't back down from her challenge. Athena, disguised as an old woman, approached Arachne and offered her a chance to reconsider. But Arachne remained prideful (I had to look up prideful to check it was a word!) and insisted on the competition. Both women wove fiercely, their looms a symphony of clicking threads. They created magnificent tapestries. However, Arachne's tapestry, while technically perfect, depicted the flaws and wrongdoings of the gods. Athena, enraged by this arrogant display, transformed Arachne into a spider. From then on, Arachne would forever spin webs. This story teaches us a valuable lesson: humility is important. While it's great to be proud of our talents, boasting (or boastfulness) and arrogance can lead to trouble.