Navajo Spider Woman (Na’ashjé’ii Asdzáá)

In Navajo culture, Spider Woman is referred to as Na’ashjé’ii Asdzáá (pronounced approximately as "Nah-ahsh-jeh-ee Ahs-dzah"). She is a revered figure in Navajo mythology, associated with weaving and the creation of life. According to traditional stories, she taught the Navajo people the art of weaving and how to make tools for it, such as the loom. Her teachings are deeply rooted in the Navajo cultural and spiritual connection to the land, creativity, and balance.