THE SPIDER'S WEB:
is a symbol of industry, patience and flexibility. It is associated with Arachne, a famed weaver and spinner who challenged the goddess Minerva to a contest of prowess. An outraged Minerva turned Arachne into a spider, but her silken web is a product of the beauty and talent of her spinning. Spinning and weaving are closely associated with fecundity and procreation, and are important attributes for young women.