Anansi : The Trickster God

15 ott 2021 · 10 min. 2 sec.

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Anansi is a folktale character that has a spider-like shape. He is often considered to be a god of knowledge. He is also known to play trickster, which is a...

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Anansi is a folktale character that has a spider-like shape. He is often considered to be a god of knowledge. He is also known to play trickster, which is a role originated from West Africa. The character is a trickster who is known for his ability to defeat powerful opponents through his creativity and smarts. Despite taking on the role of a trickster, he is often regarded as the protagonist due to his actions. Spider tales are commonly found in West Africa, but the Anansi tales originated from Ghana. They later spread to other countries, including the Netherlands Antilles and West Indies.

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