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The dreamcatcher is associated with Native American and the Ojibwa Chippewa tribe culture. The Ojibwe word for dreamcatcher "asabikeshiinh" actually means "spider," referring to the web woven to loosely cover the hoop. While many cultures find spiders to be creepy crawlers, the Ojibwe people found them to be a symbol of protection and comfort. According to the Ojibwa story, a mystical and maternal "Spider Woman" served as the spiritual protector of the tribe, especially for young children, kids, and babies. Dreamcatchers represent the circle of life and unity of individuals.