Legendary Native American Figures: Spider Woman (Na'ashjéii Asdzáá)
Name: Spider Woman Tribal affiliation:Navajo Name in Navajo: Na'ashjéii Asdzáá Also spelled: Na ashje'ii 'Asdzáá Pronunciation: nah-ahsh-jay-ee ahs-dzah (Navajo) Type:Goddess, spider,
wise woman Related figures in other tribes:Spider Grandmother (Hopi)
Spider Woman is one of the most important deities of traditional Navajo religion. Unlike the Hopi Spider Grandmother, the Navajo Spider Woman is
not considered the creator of humans, but she is their constant helper and benefactor. Spider Woman was the advisor of the heroic twins Monster-Slayer and
Born-for-Water, taught the people the arts of weaving and agriculture, and appears in many legends and folktales to "save the day," protect the innocent,
and restore harmony to the world.
Spider Woman Stories
Spider Rock:
Legends about the Navajo Indian goddess Spider Woman teaching the people to weave and rescuing a lost Navajo boy.
Recommended Books of Related Native American Legends
Ziiniyah: How The Corn Was Saved:
Bilingual picture book telling the story of a Navajo boy who goes in search of Spider Woman to save his people's crops.
The Magic of Spider Woman:
Beautifully illustrated picture book based on Navajo Indian legends about Spider Woman and the art of rug weaving.
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Spider Rock:
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