Legends have a way of weaving themselves into societies’ cultural consciousness, often using characters who are more than what they appear to be. One such figure, known throughout West Africa and the Caribbean, is Kwaku Anansi, the spider-god of the Akan-Ashanti people. Witty, cunning, and sometimes surprisingly wise, Anansi is the master of tales, the … Continue reading Kwaku Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom – A Tale of Trickery, Wisdom, and Humility