Question

1. “athena, goddess of wisdom, turned arachne into a spider for boasting she was better at weaving than the gods themselves.” which type of fiction does this excerpt represent?

myth
fairy tale
folk tale
legend

Explanation:

Athena is a Greek - goddess and the story of her turning Arachne into a spider is part of Greek mythology. Myths are traditional stories involving gods, heroes, and supernatural events. Legends usually center around human heroes and have some historical basis. Folk tales are stories passed down among the common people. Fairy tales often have elements like fairies, magic, and are aimed at children. This story is a myth.

Answer:

Myth