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Spiderweb-8232

The spider is a symbol linked to treachery and death in many cultures.

Africa[]

It was seen as a "trickster", a "spinner of fate" in ancient goddess cultures.

Greek myths[]

The goddess Arachne turned into a spider by her jealous rival Athena.

Christian cultures[]

They have linked it both to an evil force that sucked blood from its victims and to "good luck" because of the cross on the back of some species.

Chinese[]

The Chinese have welcomed the spider descending on its thread as a bringer of joys from heaven.

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