Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark following is a synopsis of the show as it was performed in its official run from June 14, 2011 to January 4, 2014." At Midtown High School in Queens, New York, local teenager Peter Parker gives a book report about Arachne, Goddess of the Weavers ("The Myth of Arachne"). As Peter gives his report, Arachne descends to the stage and tells the audience her story ("Behold and Wonder"). Thousands of years ago, Arachne was a skilled weaver who became conceited and boasted that she was greater than the goddess Athena, who challenged Arachne to a weaving contest. During the contest,
Athena (Marvel Comics) Athena (Marvel Comics) Athena is a fictional deity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is based on the Greek Goddess of the same name. Athena first appeared in the pages of "Thor" #164, written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby. Athena first appeared in "Thor" #164 (May 1969), and was adapted from Greek mythology by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Athena is the daughter of Zeus and Metis, having emerged fully formed from her father's brow after Zeus consumed Metis in hopes of avoiding a male child who would succeed him, as he had