{"product_id":"arachne-statue-greek-goddess-spider-ash-wood","title":"Arachne Statue — Hand-Carved Ash Wood Greek Mythology Spider Goddess","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachne is one of the most compelling mortal figures in Greek mythology — a weaver of extraordinary skill whose pride brought her into direct contest with Athena herself. Her story is one of talent, hubris, and transformation: after creating a tapestry that surpassed even the goddess, Arachne was turned into a spider, condemned to weave forever. This hand-carved Arachne statue captures her mythic power in ecological ash wood, finished with a warm varnish that brings out the natural depth of the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually hand-carved — no two are identical. Available in brown, black-brown. This listing also includes the \u003cstrong\u003eSepheranz\u003c\/strong\u003e design variant(different writing on the front of the statue) — select your preferred figure and colour from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecological ash wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1 in \/ 20.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 in \/ 14.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 in \/ 4.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArachne in Greek Mythology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mortal weaver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arachne was a young woman from Lydia, daughter of a humble dyer, who became so skilled at weaving that nymphs would leave their homes to watch her work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe challenge:\u003c\/strong\u003e When her fame grew so great that people called her a student of Athena, Arachne denied it — declaring that no god or mortal could surpass her. Athena, disguised as an old woman, warned her. Arachne laughed and accepted the challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe contest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athena wove a tapestry showing the power and majesty of the gods. Arachne wove one exposing their sins and failings — and her work was breathtaking, arguably surpassing the goddess’s own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enraged, Athena destroyed Arachne’s tapestry and struck her. Unable to bear the shame, Arachne hanged herself — and Athena, taking pity, transformed her into a spider, condemned to weave forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Her name gives us the word “arachnid” — the taxonomic class of all spiders, scorpions, and eight-legged creatures. She is a symbol of creative defiance, transformation, and the cost of pride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitch altars, transformation shrines, and sacred spaces honouring creative power and feminine defiance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Greek mythology art and hand-carved wooden sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful gifts for those drawn to spider symbolism, weaving traditions, and the mythology of transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Global Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship from Spain (EU), our USA fulfillment studio, and our Workshop in Ukraine. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eView full shipping information →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original condition. Return shipping is covered by the buyer unless the item arrives damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ArtCarving Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in our collection is hand-carved by skilled artisans in Ukraine from sustainable ecological ash wood. We create mythological and spiritual sculptures that honour ancient traditions — made to last, made to mean something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Do not use water or chemical cleaners on the wood surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless symbol of creative defiance and transformation — the Arachne statue is a striking addition to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/greek-statue\"\u003eGreek statues collection\u003c\/a\u003e, hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood with a varnish finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"brown statue \/ Arachne","offer_id":41448945057976,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown statue \/ Sepheranz","offer_id":41448945090744,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black-brown statue \/ Arachne","offer_id":41448945123512,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black-brown statue \/ Sepheranz","offer_id":41448945156280,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/products\/il_fullxfull.3643280372_8ya7.jpg?v=1650993963","url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/products\/arachne-statue-greek-goddess-spider-ash-wood","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}