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Spider Grandmother

Parchment-style artwork of Spider Grandmother weaving webs over land, Hopi creation and wisdom scene.

Spider Grandmother: The Wise Creator of the Hopi (Pueblo Mythology)

Spider Grandmother is a revered ancestral spirit among the Hopi and Pueblo peoples, embodying creation, wisdom, guidance, and weaving. She is often depicted as a kindly grandmotherly figure, her presence both nurturing and instructive. Spider Grandmother is central to the creation myths of the Hopi, teaching humans essential skills such as weaving, pottery, and crafts while imparting moral law and
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