Anansi the spider, a tale from the Ashanti. Adapted and illustrated by Gerald McDermott, and retold by Mrs. Laura. Anansi, he is spider to the Ashanti people in Ashanti land.

Yeebo compares Blay-Miezah to Anansi, the cautionary trickster spider from Ghanaian folklore who well understood the power of a tale. Anansi often fell into his own traps and faced consequences.

Yeebo weaves the far-fetched tale of John Ackah Blay-Miezah, a Ghanaian grifter responsible for a truly massive con. ... Anansi’s Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled ...

“Tales of Anansi” is a two-story show that is very interactive. The first story, “How Anansi Became the God of Stories,” follows Anansi the spider (Jam Edwards) ...

Anansi’s tale is both lighthearted and profound, reminding listeners that wisdom is meant to be shared. This story is a fitting addition to autumn storytelling, ...

Soliday is a tale known in Jamaica to be more than 120 years old with the distinct influence of the European fairy tale. “Anansi” played it as a parody of the typical heroic fairy tale.

NPR staffers recommend non-fiction reads from our Books We Love list: "On Minimalism," "Anansi's Gold," "Asian-Americans in an Anti-Black World," and "The Wager." Are you looking for a great read ...

English KS1. Traditional Tales. The West African traditional tale of Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock is told in two short video episodes for KS1, children aged 5 - 7 years old. BBC School Radio.