Spider Mythology and Folklore
Depending on where you live, you probably see spiders starting to emerge from their hiding spots at some point in the summer. By fall, they tend to be fairly active because they’re seeking warmth – which is why you may find yourself suddenly face to face with an eight-legged visitor some night when you get up to use the bathroom. Don’t panic, though – most spiders are harmless, and people have learned to co-exist with them for thousands of years. Nearly all cultures have some sort of spider mythology, and folktales about these crawly creatures abound!
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We have so many spiders around the house and yard this year, I have to be careful while cleaning and doing yard-work so that I don't disturb their webs. I kept wondering about the possible significance.
This is a photo of one of their webs, in the morning after a light rain, it looked so beautiful, like fine lace.
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