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Name Anansi
Gender Masculine
Usage African Mythology, Afro-American Mythology, Folklore
Pronounced Pron. ə-NAHN-see
Other Forms FormsAnanse, Anancy, Nancy
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From Akan anansi meaning "spider". In West African and Caribbean folklore, Anansi is a trickster spirit who frequently takes the form of a spider.
Added 12/6/2007 by agapantha