Anansi the Spider Pt. 1: Trickster

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ancient myths, modern twists. This episodic audio drama brings history’s greatest stories to life, analyzing their origins and giving insight into how our ancestors saw the universe. Mythology is a Spotify Original from Parcast.