Stories & Poems
About Anansi
Anansi originated from the Ashanti people of Ghana and travelled as a slave from Africa to the West Indies. Anansi is an enchanting character, who has the amazing ability to turn into a spider at his own will, especially when he finds himself in trouble. But you can’t help warming to this colourful and enticing character.
Although Anansi is known as a trickster, he is also associated as a symbol of black history; a reminder of the slave trade and the struggle many Africans faced. Anansi is a hero because Anansi is a survivor. Caribbean folktales and many other folktales play an important part in connecting people with their own ancestry and Anansi has done just that.
This is how Anansi’s story began
This magical creature both spider and man
Originated from Ghana – the Ashanti tribe
Then journeyed by boat to the Caribbean side
Known as a trickster who no-one can fool
But also a folktale hero, charming and cool
