Cherokee Goddess of the Sun, her name meant "apportioner", she who divided time into units.

The world had no sun, so opossum was sent to get one but burned its tail; vulture tried, burning its feathers.

Finally, Spider Grandmother wove a web that caught Unelanuhi, the sun, and the people had warmth.

On the wall on left is a ritual object (cross in the circle representing the sun) from Moundville, west central Alabama, c. 1300 CE.

On the right is an incised shell with spider/hand, Mississippian, 1200-1450 CE, from the Craig burial mound, Spiro, Oklahoma.