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Which archetypes does the character of Arachne represent?

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The character of Arachne represents the outcast archetype. In Greco-Roman mythology, Arachne was a talented mortal weaver who challenged Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, into a weaving contest; this hubris resulted in her being transformed into a spider.

To add, an outcast is a person who has been rejected by society or a social group.
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