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Anansi

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Gender Masculine
Usage African Mythology, Afro-American Mythology

Meaning & History

From Akan ananse meaning "spider". In West African and Caribbean folklore, this is the name of a trickster who frequently takes the form of a spider.

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African mythology, animals, Caribbean mythology, mythology, starts with ana-, tricksters, West African mythology
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Entry added April 23, 2024

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