Among the ancient Inca, the Aclla Cuna or Virgins of the Sun were selected from girls aged 8-10 who had special beauty.… Read more...
Spinning Weaving Goddesses
Spinning and Weaving Mythology
The textile arts of weaving and spinning have always been of great importance to many cultures. Weavers and spinners have been revered as goddesses in mythology.… Read more...
Paivatar: blpaivatar
Paivatar – Finland – Goddess of Spinning, Weaving and the Sun
She was called ‘competent maid’ or ‘resplendent of the shaft-bow of the sky.’… Read more...
Goddess of Silk -Hsi Ling Shi
“Chinese legend gives the title Goddess of Silk to Lady Hsi-Ling-Shih, wife of the mythical Yellow Emperor, who was said to have ruled China in about 3000 BC.… Read more...
Weaving Stories
Weaving Stories
A selection of stories, fairy tales and mythology about weaving.
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Kalevala
The Finnish epic poem, the Kalevala, has many references to the weaving and spinning goddesses. Here are some passages from this famous folklore.… Read more...
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