Anansi the Spider
Anansi the Spider Storyteller 1: We are going to tell you an African folktale. ... This Ashanti tale is about the folk-hero Anansi, the spider. Anansi is a funny fellow who is wise, loveable creature who wins over larger foes or enemies. Storyteller 2: In this tale Anansi sets out on a long, hard trip. ... Anansi: My name is Anansi. ... You may have noticed that I’m a spider. A very clever spider if I do say so myself! Storyteller 3: Anansi had 6 sons. ... Storyteller 5: Anansi’s third son was RIVER DRINKER. ... Storyteller 8: And last of Anansi’s sons was CUSHION. ... All were good sons of Anansi! Storyteller 9: One time Anansi went a long way from home. ... Storyteller 10: Anansi fell into big trouble.