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Anansi the Spider Pt. 1: Trickster

Anansi the Spider Pt. 1: Trickster

Mythology vor 7 Jahren

The West African Ashanti tribe have a rich oral tradition surrounding one central figure.

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Mythology

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Before science, before literature, before religion, all we had was mythology.

Geschichte Gesellschaft & Kultur Belletristik

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The West African Ashanti tribe have a rich oral tradition
surrounding one central figure. Anansi is a spider, a man, a hero,
a villain, a comedian, and a teller of serious truths. In our
version, he begins as a god, the son of Nyame the sky god. He
trades wits with his father, both demanding a series of favors from
one another that escalate into madness. In the process, Anansi
might just bring enlightenment to humanity. Learn more about
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