Spider

Scientific Family: Araneae

Stories Featuring This Animal

How Anansi Became the Keeper of All Stories
The Tug of War
Why Anansi's Head is Bald
Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom
Why the Vulture's Head is Bald
Anansi and the River Spirits
Anansi and the River Spirits
Anansi and the Rat's Wedding
Anansi and the Dueling Cloaks
Why Spiders Trap Flies
The Spider and the Chameleon's Cloak
Anansi Borrows the Python's Skin
Anansi and the Chief's Stool
Anansi and the Woodpecker's Bill
Anansi and the Disputed Farm
Anansi and the Disputed Farm
How Anansi Rode the Buffalo
Anansi and the Hare's Magic
Anansi and the Vulture's Feast
The Elephant's Secret
The Spider's Feast and His Guests
The Spider and the Path to God
Yiyi the Spider and the Elephant's Feast
The Spider and the Ram's Shaved Head
The Spider's Riding-Horse
Gizo the Spider and the Hyena's Tug-of-War
Gizo and the Donkey Who Excreted Gold
The Spider and the Secret of the Tides
The Spider Who Stole the Hyena's Skin
Anansi and the Origin of the Moon
Anansi and the Origin of the Moon
The Spider Who Stole the Ocean's Music
The Spider and the First Kaya
The Spider and the Hyena's Disguise
The Spider and the Termite Queen
The Spider That Wove the First Fishing Net

Common Themes

Greed and Deception 4
Cleverness and Cunning 3
Greed and disobedience 3
Trickery and deception 2
Wisdom and Greed 2
Deception and Greed 2
Respect for all, regardless of size or strength 2
Deception and its consequences 2
Deception and Consequences 1
Betrayal and Deception 1
Pride and ingratitude 1
Understanding and appreciating one's role 1
Deception and Survival 1
Courage and patience in love 1
Deception and Wisdom 1
Greed and Cunning 1
Cunning over strength 1
Envy and contentment 1
Wisdom and Survival 1
Deception and Trickery 1
Cunning and Betrayal 1
Greed and Misjudgment 1
Pride and humility 1
Deceit and Consequences 1

Cultural Groups

Akan 18
Aja 3
Hausa 2
Yoruba 2
Mijikenda 2
Songhai 2
Bambara 1
Ewe 1
Fon 1
Fulani 1
Lebou 1
Wolof 1
Igbo 1