Hello, I'm an expert in mythology and folklore. When it comes to the concept of a "spider woman," there are various interpretations across different cultures. In many indigenous traditions, spiders are seen as creators and weavers of life, often associated with women due to their role in creation and fertility. For example, in Navajo mythology, Spider Woman is a significant figure who taught the people how to weave on a loom. In other stories, like those from the African Ashanti people, Anansi the spider is a trickster figure, often taking on human characteristics, and while not specifically a "spider woman," the figure is closely related to the concept of a spider-human hybrid.

In modern popular culture, the term "Spider Woman" might also refer to a character from comic books or movies, such as the Marvel Comics character Jessica Drew, who goes by the alias Spider-Woman.

So, while there isn't a singular, universally recognized "Spider Woman," the concept does exist in various forms across different cultures and media.

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