Arachne

Arachne In Mythology
Arachne was a beautiful young woman who was skilled at weaving. She became extremely prideful of her skills and boasted that her skills at weaving were much better than those of the Greek goddess Athena. Athena came down to Earth and offered Arachne a chance to atone for her pride, but Arachne insisted on competing. While Athena did a tasteful tapestry, Arachne made a very insulting image of the Greek gods engaged in sexual acts. Enraged, Athena attacked Arachne, injuring her. Arachne hung herself, but Athena transformed her into a spider, cursing her to live out the rest of her days spinning webs.

The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Arachne is referenced in the Magician, when Perenelle Flamel lists Spider related Elders who may be trapped on Alcatraz.