The maidens disobeyed her, and the crow flew to Athena bearing the news. Athena, angered over the ill news the crow brought her, cursed it to never be able to fly above the Acropolis.
The maidens disregarded her instructions, and the crow delivered this information to Athena. Upon learning about the disobedience from the crow, Athena was angered and imposed a condition that prevented the bird from flying over the Acropolis.