The Spider Woman, the goddess of the earth, had her home at the top of the imposing Spider Rock needle, according to the Southwestern Navajoes of the United States.
The column rises 244 meters above the ground of the Chelly Canyon in northeastern Arizona. At different times, the canyon has been inhabited by the ancient settlers of baskets, the ancestors of the Indian villages, the Navajo, the Hopis and some small communities of indigenous villages.
The mythology of the hopi Indians says that the house of the Spider Woman is the portal through which humans emerged from the womb of Mother Earth at the beginning of time. The god of the universe, Sotuknang, created the Spider Woman to help him on earth, according to a hopi tale.
The Indians saw her as an elderly and wise figure to replace Sotuknang. Sometimes he carried people between the two spheres, carrying their souls in a basket that came out of their womb, establishing a bond between the human and divine worlds.
Native American Cultures: Myths and magic
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This book challenges deep-seated stereotypes and offers an enriching perspective that contributes to a more comprehensive and respectful appreciation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Through an understanding of their myths and beliefs, we are taking an important step toward cultural reconciliation and the recognition of the diversity that has enriched the history of this continent.
These mythical stories, many of them linked to the literary genre of fantasy, reveal a world where the divine and the human intertwine in narratives that explain the cosmic order, creation, and the fundamental structure of the universe. Discover how these sacred tales bear witness to the deep connection of the natives with nature and spirituality.
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