The archetype of the weaver is ancient and represented in many cultures worldwide. Many of us are familiar with the Goddess Athena and the Three Fates from Greek Mythology; the Goddess Frig hails from the Norse Myths; the Goddess Iyamoopo from West Africa and Spider Woman is sacred to the Navajo people. These are only a few examples of Weaving Goddesses. The Archetype of the Weaver. To learn more I 've posted some helpful links at the bottom of the page. I resonate with the archetype of the weaver for two reasons. First, in my Spiritual Tradition we are taught that one of the great mysteries in our life is discerning exactly how fate and free will dance together. Sometimes it may seem obvious what is what; but in many situations it is not.