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Today's story, 'Anasi And The Pot Of Wisdom' is a folktale from Africa about how everyone on Earth got some wisdom.Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/anansi-and-the-pot-of-wisdomSend your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.comTranscript:Stories from near and far are adapted from a local folk tale, teaching children, new perspectives from around the world. Without much ado let's get started.Anansi literally translates to spider, and is a folktale character associated with stories of wisdom, knowledge, and trickery, most commonly depicted as a spider, in African folklore.Anansi and the Pot of WisdomAnansi, the spider loves to spin a tale! He can amuse you for hours with stories full of wonder, stories full of fun, and stories full of facts.Children, which is your favourite Story?Anandi was very nosy. He knew almost everything about almost everybody. Almost. But Anansi wanted to know everything!So, one day, he went to the house of the Sun God. "Oh, mighty Sun God! You see everything and everyone! Won't you share your great wisdom with me? I'll use it wisely to spin tales of wonder and fun for everyone."The Sun God agreed, "Anansi, I will put all the wisdom in the world here in this clay pot. You must share this wisdom with everyone."Anansi was delighted and promised to do so. Anansi took the pot home. He looked deep into the clay pot and sure enough, he saw sights he had never seen before.He heard sounds he did not know existed.He became greedy. "This is too good to give away. I will keep this great wisdom for myself," thought Anansi."I must hide it!" he decided, and he looked around for a good hiding place. Anansi decided to climb to the top of the tallest tree. There he would tie up the clay pot and the leafy branches will hide it.Children, do you think that the top of the tree was a good place to hide the pot? Can you suggest another place.NiceNow listen ahead.He started climbing the tree, holding the pot in front of him. “The climbing is hard! He thoughtHave you ever climbed a tree while holding a pot? Anansi wishes he had nine limbs! His youngest daughter was outside and saw what a hard time Anansi was having. "Father, it would be easier if you tied the pot to your back. Then all your limbs would be free for climbing."Do you think Anansi is happy to get good advice from his daughter? Think again!"She is right—that would be easier! Why is it my young daughter could think of it, while I who possess all the wisdom of the world did not?"Anansi got so angry that he threw the pot to the ground. All the wisdom of the world came flowing out of the pot. Some fell here, some fell there. No one got all the wisdom, but everyone git some wisdom. This is why, even today, wisdom is everywhere. If you listen to the stories—stories spun from storytellers all around the world—you will hear it.
We began this literary podcast episode by welcoming listeners into April with a playful nod to April Fool's Day. This theme paved the way for our new monthly focus: tricksters and fools in literature. Meaghan and Arthur introduced this concept by discussing how these characters appear in stories across the globe and throughout history.We explored how tricksters often challenge societal norms through cleverness, mischief, and rule-bending behavior. From mythical gods to fairytale creatures, these figures have captivated readers and listeners for centuries.The hosts announced that April's episodes would focus on examining tricksters through various cultural lenses, exploring their evolution from oral storytelling traditions to their presence in modern literature. We emphasized that tricksters are not a recent invention but rather a long-standing narrative archetype found in myths, legends, and folk tales around the world.These characters use their intelligence and cunning to manipulate situations, often with humorous or chaotic outcomes. We framed this theme as both fascinating and fun, promising a deeper dive into specific examples as the month progresses.Origins of the Trickster ArchetypeOnce we launched into the heart of the discussion, we clarified what defines a trickster. Tricksters are beings - sometimes gods, spirits, or animals - that defy expectations and operate outside the usual rules. They often disrupt the established order, using their intellect and creativity to challenge norms. These characters aren't always malicious; sometimes, they are simply playful or seek to illuminate hidden truths.We explored how tricksters are morally ambiguous and boundary-pushing, which can make them simultaneously entertaining and unsettling.We then turned to cultural interpretations of tricksters, beginning with First Nations folklore. Figures like Coyote and Raven are often humorous pranksters, but their stories also carry deeper spiritual or philosophical lessons. We discussed how laughter and humor are considered important in many Indigenous cultures, as they can cleanse the soul and precede prayer.The tales passed down orally were sometimes used to explain natural phenomena or convey moral teachings.From there, we moved into how these oral traditions transitioned into written stories. We noted that many of the myths and folktales that feature tricksters were eventually documented, preserving them for future generations. This shift allowed trickster characters to become part of broader literary traditions. Meaghan and Arthur reflected on how grateful we are that so many cultures made the effort to record these tales, preventing them from fading into obscurity.Tricksters Across Cultures and BooksThe next section of the conversation focused on specific trickster figures across various mythologies and how they've persisted or evolved.Loki from Norse mythology was our launching point. We highlighted his popularity - particularly due to Marvel's portrayal - and his complicated personality. Sometimes, Loki is a playful trickster; other times, he's more malicious. His ability to shapeshift and deceive is core to his character, and Arthur brought up The Gospel of Loki by Joanne Harris as a unique retelling from Loki's sarcastic perspective.Next, we examined Anansi, the spider trickster from African folklore. Anansi's confidence in his wit often becomes his downfall, demonstrating the moral lessons embedded in many of his tales. On the European front, we touched on the fair folk from Celtic mythology - small, mischievous beings who have evolved in modern media into something quite different, like the fae in fantasy novels.In Japanese mythology, we discussed the kitsune, fox spirits known for shapeshifting and disregarding societal rules. We also talked about trickster characters in North American folklore, including Brer Rabbit - a clever figure from African American traditions used to critique power structures through wit. Dionysus from Greek mythology and Hermes (or Mercury in Roman tales) were also identified as possessing trickster qualities through shapeshifting and manipulation.One particularly fun character mentioned was Stingy Jack from old All Hallows' Eve stories, said to have inspired the modern jack-o'-lantern. We highlighted how many of these characters, even those with niche or local origins, have had a lasting impact due to the universality of their themes and appeal.Why Tricksters Still Resonate In LiteratureIn the final section of our conversation, we considered why tricksters continue to appear in contemporary literature and media. Meaghan and Arthur pointed out that these characters allow writers to critique institutions, traditions, and authority figures without being overly direct. Historically, jesters were the only ones allowed to mock kings without consequence, and tricksters have inherited that role in fiction.We explored how trickster characters often serve as unreliable narrators, adding complexity and unpredictability to narratives. This perspective allows authors to disrupt traditional storytelling, injecting surprise and challenging the reader's assumptions. Characters like Loki, the Joker, and the Cheshire Cat exemplify this method, each adding an element of chaos or philosophical questioning to their stories.We agreed that people enjoy reading about characters who operate outside the norm - especially those who use cunning to succeed rather than brute strength. The enduring popularity of myths and fairy tales demonstrates our ongoing fascination with the fantastical and the morally gray.Meaghan made a point about how supernatural elements like magic provide narrative freedom, allowing authors to use tricksters in unexpected ways. Arthur added that even when tricksters aren't explicitly supernatural, their rebellious nature makes them compelling. In some cases, these characters start as tricksters and evolve into villains, depending on their motivations and how far they take their rule-breaking.Book Recommendations and Closing ThoughtsTo wrap up, we offered several book recommendations that feature trickster figures. These included:Rumpelstiltskin, the classic Grimm fairy tale with a dark deal and clever escape.Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream, who mischievously meddles with human affairs to comedic effect.Greengrass Running Water by Thomas King, which features the coyote trickster in a narrative that breaks the fourth wall.Trickster: Native American Tales, a graphic anthology that includes various trickster figures from multiple tribes.The Joker as a modern trickster-turned-villain archetype in comic books.Fool by Christopher Moore, a humorous retelling of King Lear from the fool's perspective.We wrapped up the episode by emphasizing that tricksters are present in stories from every culture. They challenge conventions, blur the line between right and wrong, and often act as mirrors to societal values. While we only scratched the surface in this introductory episode, we plan to dive deeper into unreliable narrators and modern-day tricksters in upcoming installments.
Recorded by Gia Anansi Shakur for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 3, 2025. www.poets.org
Anansi's Goatman Story, parte 2 (finale), una creepypasta di https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Anansi%27s_Goatman_Story narrata da Amico Diverte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Jared Hall is the epitome of an artist and he proved this when his beautiful short film, Anansi the Spider, played at Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2024 and took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Short Film - Animation and for Outstanding Cast Performance Animation. I hope you get as much inspiration listening to our talk as I did partaking. I couldn't wait to get to what inspires Jared with his 4 Questions. If you want to learn more about Jared, go to @thatishall (https://www.instagram.com/thatishall/) or his website at https://thatishall.myportfolio.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website - DIF Instagram - DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles
For this week's episode, we're heading over to West Africa and the Caribbean for a legendary folklore monster/god, Anansi! How does this spider hybrid relate to the slave trade? Why is he so relatable as a dad? Find out this week!Send us a textSupport the showYou can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok
Anansi's Goatman Story, parte 1, una creepypasta di https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Anansi%27s_Goatman_Story narrata da Amico Diverte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Talk with a Filmmaker Friday! I normally refer to people as filmmakers, but when I think about Jared Hall the word that actually comes to my mind is, “artist.” Jared is an animator, filmmaker, and illustrator, but what unifies all of his talents is that he's an artist. There you go... Artist! Jared's short film, Anansi the Spider, played at Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2024 and took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Short Film - Animation and for Outstanding Cast Performance Animation. This film is beautiful and it was difficult for me to not make that word in all caps. And it's fun! And it's cool! Honestly, Anansi the Spider is one of those films I feel comfortable stealing a line from a childhood friend, “It's okay if you don't like it, but if you don't like it then I don't like you.” If you want to learn more about Jared, go to @thatishall (https://www.instagram.com/thatishall/) or his website at https://thatishall.myportfolio.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website - DIF Instagram - DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles
Já contamos pra vocês do Anansi, mas como será que ele foi criado? Quais as inspirações? Os processos? Chamamos a Ray, autora do jogo, pra nos contar tudo isso e muito mais!Gostou do jogo? Compre aqui!Siga a Balde Galáctico no Instagram e confira o site!Quem quiser anunciar com a gente, pode entrar em contato com caquitaspodcast@gmail.comPara entrar em contato direto conosco para assuntos não-comerciais, use as redes sociais ou o email caquitaspodcast@gmail.comLISTA DE PRESENTES DO CAQUITASNo mais, sigam o Caquitas nas redes sociais, e se quiserem virar nossos padrinhos, dá pra assinar pelo Apoia-se ou pelo Catarse!
O Caquitas segue cantante falando sobre Anansi, o RPG de musical. Hoje a gente fala sobre a estrutura do jogo e sobre as personagens, então clica no episódio e vem soltar a voz com a gente!Gostou do jogo? Compre aqui!Siga a Balde Galáctico no Instagram e confira o site!Quem quiser anunciar com a gente, pode entrar em contato com caquitaspodcast@gmail.comPara entrar em contato direto conosco para assuntos não-comerciais, use as redes sociais ou o email caquitaspodcast@gmail.comLISTA DE PRESENTES DO CAQUITASNo mais, sigam o Caquitas nas redes sociais, e se quiserem virar nossos padrinhos, dá pra assinar pelo Apoia-se ou pelo Catarse!
Hoje o Caquitas fala do Anansi, um RPG de Musical da Ray Fridlund (Farol do Leocórnio) que a Balde Galáctico acaba de lançar! Não faz ideia de como funciona um RPG musical? Clica no episódio que a gente te explica! Gostou do jogo? Compre aqui!Siga a Balde Galáctico no Instagram!Quem quiser anunciar com a gente, pode entrar em contato com caquitaspodcast@gmail.comPara entrar em contato direto conosco para assuntos não-comerciais, use as redes sociais ou o email caquitaspodcast@gmail.comLISTA DE PRESENTES DO CAQUITASNo mais, sigam o Caquitas nas redes sociais, e se quiserem virar nossos padrinhos, dá pra assinar pelo Apoia-se ou pelo Catarse!
Lemai never forgets the humiliation of her teachers and the burning of books during the Cultural Revolution. She uses her position as a student Red Guard leader in 1960s Shanghai to find books, has one friend she can trust, and is tormented by her older brother. After being involved in the violence of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, she loses hope in China and raises Lin, her daughter, to pursue a life in the West. Both Lemai and Lin suffer from unnamed mental anguish at various points in their life and are both haunted by the past. In Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Toronto, they grapple with people from their former lives, and Lin's attempts at erasing her Chinese identity nearly make her go mad. This is a passionate debut novel about the mother-daughter bond, Chinese cultural identity, and the struggles of being a foreigner in America. SU CHANG is a Chinese Canadian writer, born and raised in Shanghai. Her fiction has been recognized in Prairie Fire's Short Fiction Contest, the Canadian Authors Association National Writing Contest, the ILS/Fence Fiction Contest, and the Masters Review's Novel Excerpt Contest. Her plays have been performed in various festivals and theatres across Canada. More essays and fiction are forthcoming in the Toronto Star, Electric Literature, Hamilton Review of Books, Ex-Puritan, Open-Book, 49th Shelf, etc. Su is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers and a member of the Writers' Union of Canada and the Canadian Authors Association. She devotes her interstices of time between writing and a full-time job to reading, playing the piano, nature walks, and wrestling with her children. Connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/suchangwrites/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Lemai never forgets the humiliation of her teachers and the burning of books during the Cultural Revolution. She uses her position as a student Red Guard leader in 1960s Shanghai to find books, has one friend she can trust, and is tormented by her older brother. After being involved in the violence of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, she loses hope in China and raises Lin, her daughter, to pursue a life in the West. Both Lemai and Lin suffer from unnamed mental anguish at various points in their life and are both haunted by the past. In Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Toronto, they grapple with people from their former lives, and Lin's attempts at erasing her Chinese identity nearly make her go mad. This is a passionate debut novel about the mother-daughter bond, Chinese cultural identity, and the struggles of being a foreigner in America. SU CHANG is a Chinese Canadian writer, born and raised in Shanghai. Her fiction has been recognized in Prairie Fire's Short Fiction Contest, the Canadian Authors Association National Writing Contest, the ILS/Fence Fiction Contest, and the Masters Review's Novel Excerpt Contest. Her plays have been performed in various festivals and theatres across Canada. More essays and fiction are forthcoming in the Toronto Star, Electric Literature, Hamilton Review of Books, Ex-Puritan, Open-Book, 49th Shelf, etc. Su is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers and a member of the Writers' Union of Canada and the Canadian Authors Association. She devotes her interstices of time between writing and a full-time job to reading, playing the piano, nature walks, and wrestling with her children. Connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/suchangwrites/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
Anansi, l'araignée rusée, tente de garder toute la sagesse du monde pour elle en l'enfermant dans une calebasse. Mais en voulant la cacher en haut d'un arbre, elle se rend compte qu'un simple conseil de son fils lui aurait facilité la tâche. Vexée, elle brise la calebasse, répandant la sagesse dans le monde entier. Depuis, chacun en détient une part.
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Anansi, l'araignée rusée, tente de garder toute la sagesse du monde pour elle en l'enfermant dans une calebasse. Mais en voulant la cacher en haut d'un arbre, elle se rend compte qu'un simple conseil de son fils lui aurait facilité la tâche. Vexée, elle brise la calebasse, répandant la sagesse dans le monde entier. Depuis, chacun en détient une part.
A new month means the Good Brothers are moving on to another DCAU series, spending the next few weeks in Dakota and Static Shock. This week's episode is the sequel to one of the best Static episodes featuring the African superhero Anansi the Spider, in "Out of Africa." The hosts discuss the difficulties in following up an episode as great as "Static in Africa" with a sequel, the expanded rogues from African folklore and music that really drives home the native music for our guest star. Plus, the hosts talk about the very Sharon-centric story, where Osebo might have gotten his wealth and the question of the week inquires about the fictional place of Marvel heroes within the DCAU. All of this and much more await you on this new episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod:https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Support the pod by picking up some merch:https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 28/40 – Liam: 27/40
First and foremost huge shout out to Ian from Acai Republic. Dude has great vibes! For the first time Strider gets on the phone and calls some experts regarding dank decor. Myriam of Hollywood glam furniture might be the chillest lady of all time. For our dose of history Strider shares a story derived from West African Folklore. The bold and clever Anansi the spider who wanted all the knowledge of the World. Strider's Stand Up Special Makin' Memories Sources: ‘The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained” Editorial Director Ellen Dupont. DK Penguin Random house 2018, westelm.com, imdb.com, african.mythologyworldwide.com
In this episode of Mythlok, we unravel the fascinating tale of Nareau, the Spider God from Micronesian and Kiribati mythology. Known as the weaver of the universe, Nareau's story is one of creation, wisdom, and balance. Discover how this divine spider shaped the cosmos, connected the heavens to the earth, and influenced the culture and spirituality of Pacific islanders.We'll explore Nareau's physical traits, his intricate web of powers, and the rituals performed to honor him. Plus, we'll dive into the common threads shared with other spider gods like Anansi and the Native American Spider Woman.Join your host, Nitten Nair, as we uncover the symbolic and cultural significance of Nareau's web, both in ancient myths and modern interpretations.Don't miss this captivating journey into the world of Pacific mythology! Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more mythical tales from around the world!
On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by the absolutely lovely, incredibly talented writer, folklorist and podcaster Dr Icy Sedgwick, whose show Fabulous Folklore is absolutely brilliant.While her podcast has been running for nigh-on six years, Icy has been blogging about folklore for much longer, and she has written several books, including the excellent Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga, which came out in 2023. Though that collection is only the very tip of the "Icy-berg" as she has also published short story collections, novels and novellas in an array of genres, from Westerns to Fantasy books to Gothic horror, and many others.In terms of the ‘Dr' bit, Icy's PhD is in Haunted House movies, which, if you weren't already convinced, makes her, firstly, super-cool in an of itself, and, secondly, a very Three Ravens-y type of person. An expert in folklore, ghosts, and a diverse range of genre fiction? Yes please!Moreover, for our purposes this week, Icy is the perfect person to speak to about Northumberland as she was born there, is still resident there, and she has lived in the county for almost all of her life, developing detailed and ranging knowledge of the county's heritage and stories.So, settle in for a good ol' chinwag which covers so many topics, from life as a jobbing writer to the joys and challenges of discussing folklore on social media, Icy's capacity to bend time, and some wonderful stories, from Silky, Northumberland's Swiss Army Knife-ghost, to The Laidly Worm, the Simonside Dwarves, and all sorts of other appropriately fabulous stuff.To learn more about Icy, read her blog, buy her books, and find links to he social media channels and the Fabulous Folklore Podcast, do visit her website at www.icysedgwick.com.And otherwise, we will be back on Monday with our brand new County Episode, where we will be digging into the history and folklore of Cheshire!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In de kerstvakantie kun je naar diverse voorstellingen in het Elswout Theater, mister Anansi heet je welkom en neemt je een uurtje mee in een hele andere wereld. De eerste week van de vakantie staat in het teken van het kerstverhaal, maar dan net een beetje anders. Wijnand Stomp vertelt in Niet Thuis Magazine hoe zo een voorstelling in zijn werk gaat.
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On this US Election Day, November 5, 2024, New Legacy Radio has chosen to honor the voices of women without children. We also celebrate the North American release of Others Like Me: The Lives of Women without Children, written by author Nicole Louie. The book is available today in Canada and the United States and is published by House of Anansi. Others Like Me was published by Dialogue Books in hardback, eBook, and audio in all English-speaking countries except North America, on June 13, 2024. Others Like Me is the story of fourteen women around the world. The women are from different backgrounds and experiences and do not have children. It's also Nicole's story of why she had to find them, and what they taught her. Part memoir, part exploration of childlessness through candid conversations, this book showcases the many ways in which people find fulfillment outside of parenthood. And because the social expectation to procreate weighs the most on women, Nicole focuses solely on them, their experiences, and how they flourish outside of motherhood. In doing so, she upends the stereotypes that diminish women who are not mothers and offers reassurance and companionship on a path less known. This book is a must-read that will resonate with those who have had similar experiences and raise the awareness of anyone wanting to understand the real-world impact of pronatalist bias. This deeply personal exploration of childless and childfree women is also a celebration of women's lives. The Irish Times selected Others Like Me as one of the nonfiction books to look out for in 2024 and the Stylist Magazine named it one of the best books about women without children. Today we celebrate the continuum of women's experiences of living without children and the beautiful tapestry woven by Nicole Louie, in Others Like Me. *Author Image: Photographer's Credit: © 2023 Amanda Braide
In this classic Zimbabwean folktale, The Midnight Goat Thief, we dive into the mischievous world of Hare and Baboon. Hare invites his loyal friend Baboon on a journey to a distant village for a feast, but things don't go as planned. Through clever tricks and sly schemes, Hare's true intentions come to light, leaving Baboon to learn a valuable lesson about trust and friendship. Join us for a story filled with laughter, trickery, and a lesson that reminds us all to choose our friends wisely. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldInstagram: @storiesmothertoldBlack History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.comAfrican Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg
Skinwalker, Wendigoos, and THE GOATMAN, these are all legends of North American Native folklore. Today we're exploring the terrifying legends of all these spirits and alleged stories with them. Get spooky for Halloween people! Welcome to CAMP! Thank you Whoop for making this show possible! Visit https://Join.whoop.com/Camp for a ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL with Promo Code: CAMP TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:36 The Wendigo 6:47 The Skinwalker + Mimicking 9:27 Third Man Factor + Staircases in The Forest 14:02 Mark's Personal Skinwalker Story 18:15 Skinwalker Story + Baphomet + Climbing Walls 26:13 Skinwalkers Caught on Video 31:38 Skinwalker Mimicking Story 34:56 Anansi's Goatman Story + Metallic Smell 1:01:34 Jenny's Skinwalker Story 1:06:15 David's Skinwalker Story 1:12:36 Map to Skinwalker Cave 1:31:14 Comment Your Experiences
The message was delivered on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION: In this service, Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar emphasizes the importance of embracing one's authentic self in a world that often pressures individuals to conform to others' expectations. Through the African folktale of Anansi the Spider, we discuss how everyone has unique gifts that can contribute to a greater purpose. The message calls on individuals to fully participate in their communities by being true to themselves. It underscores the idea that everyone, regardless of their role or resources, has a significant part to play in creating a more inclusive, caring, and transformative community. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHER VIDEOS: @allsoulsunitarian WANT TO LISTEN? SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: http://www.allsoulschurch.org/GIVE or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsoulstulsa All Souls Church Website: http://www.allsoulschurch.org
RJ and Elle recount their experiences with spiders and RJ discusses the history of spiders in mythology. RJ recounts Ovid's story of Arachne and reads an anthropologists recorded Anansi story. RJ and Elle then discuss the arachnomancy readings that are currently popular in West Africa. RJ and Elle then find a black widow spider and Elle divines a question for Christon using the web.Support the show
In Episode 156, we've teamed up with one of our favourite indie publishers, House of Anansi Press, to read the short story collection Who Will Bury You? Written by Zimbabwean author Chido Muchemwa, the stories take place across generations, in Toronto and Zimbabwe, and grapple with loss, family, and the meaning of home.Show NotesWe love working with House of Anansi! This is our seventh episode featuring their books, and we hope to read even more in future episodes. Check out the list of previous HOA books below.One of the best parts of reading is learning new things and we both realized how little we know about Zimbabwean history and culture. Now we want to know all about the construction of the Kariba Dam, the story of the Zambezi river god Nyami Nyami, and more about the mermaids.When we talked about flash fiction, Gen talked about The Forever Workshop, available through Substack and run by the cool people at Chill Subs/Write or Die. If you sign up for their paid newsletter, you get the entire back catalog of their self-paced workshops! Our next episode is our anniversary episode! This one marks six years of being in the podcast business. Can you believe it? We can't. It was 2018. It was a different world.Other House of Anansi Episodes20: Dual Citizens by Alix Ohlin & Autopsy of a Boring Wife by Marie-Renee Lavoie 39: Coming Up for Air by Sarah Leipciger & Pallbearing Stories by Michael Melgaard 43: You Are Not What We Expected by Sidura Ludwig 70: A Boring Wife Settles the Score by Marie-Renee Lavoie 97: A Waiter in Paris by Edward Chisholm 128: The All + Flesh by Brandi Bird
Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we dive into an assortment of intriguing stories featuring the cunning Anansi, the clever Mongoose, and the fierce Tiger. Discover how Anansi's trickery unfolds in various scenarios, from deceiving Mongoose out of a cow to outwitting Tiger with magic stools. Each tale is a testament to wit, wisdom, and the consequences of desire. Book: Caribbean Folk Tales: Stories from the Islands and The Windrush Generation Edited By: Wendy Shearer Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by these stories, as he shares his tasty recipe for Traditional Rice & Peas. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Traditional Rice & Peas https://cooklikeajamaican.com/traditional-rice-and-peas/ Chapters: (00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. (00:32) Anansi and Mongoose (06:36) Hyena and Fowl (15:56) Anansi, Tiger and the Magic Stools (29:27) Anansi and Fire. (38:55) My Thoughts (48:48) Recipe of the week Jack Mandora Stories: Jack Mandora Stories https://www.afrotalescast.com/jack-mandora-stories/ The New House Maid https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-new-house-maid/ Two Empty hands https://www.afrotalescast.com/two-empty-hands/ Mental Health Phone Number: 988 https://texassuicideprevention.org/ https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist: Brotheration_Records Album: Song: Happy Upbeat Marley Reggae URL: https://pixabay.com/music/reggae-happy-upbeat-marley-reggae-190316/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
In this episode we introduce Coyote, a superstar of Native American folklore. We can't believe it's taken us this long to give him his own episode. A coyote is a real animal, a wild dog that lives in the wide plains, forests and even urban areas of North America. They can be found right across the continent, but particularly in places like Texas, Colorado, California, and New Mexico. They can make their home anywhere, which means they are cunning and able to adapt to their surroundings. They eat virtually anything so can always find a way to live off the land. They are intelligent and great survivors. You can find out more about the coyote HERE. Native Americans, the indigenous tribes who lived on the land before the arrival of Europeans, have great respect for coyote and see him as sacred. In some old stories, coyote is a divine being and created the world itself. In others, he's a cunning trickster just trying to survive. Sometimes he can be righteous and helpful to animals and humans, othertimes he can be selfish and a bit foolish. Just like Anansi from the old Ashanti stories of West Africa. But whatever story he is in – it's always sure to be a good one. You find some more coyote stories HERE. If you would like to be a guest teller on our podcast, you can get in touch with us HERE If you would like a shout out, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com or get in touch via social media. You can follow us on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Thanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand Storytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook, guitar by Andy, drums by Leo Produced by Andy Grazebrook Art by Light Creative Sound effects by Zapsplat Oringinal Music by Dragonfly Tales
Hop aboard the Culture Train as we journey to the colorful islands of Trinidad & Tobago with special guest and children's author, Farrah Chow Quan! We'll explore the sun-kissed landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant mix of cultures that define this Caribbean paradise. Learn about Trinidadian Creole, the unique language of the islands, and discover the joyful sounds of Calypso and Soca music, featuring the iconic Steelpan. Get a sneak peek into the world-famous Carnival, the most spectacular celebration of music, dance, and culture. Plus, Ms. Farrah shares fun words from her book, Anansi and Boisie ABC, and teaches us what it means to "lime." Don't miss this exciting episode packed with music, history, and plenty of island fun. Grab your passports and let's go lime! Credits: Producers/Hosts: Kristen and Asher Kim Guest: Farrah Chow Quan Audio Engineer and Post Production: Robin Lai Theme Song: Composed by Kristen Kim, arranged and recorded by Robin Lai All other music and sound FX: Envato Elements Adventures of Anansi & Boisie ABC Purchase Here: https://fchowquan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahwaytravels/ https://www.instagram.com/anansiandboisie/
This what we're yapping about in this 144th episode. GP's week (2:58) AD's week (6:27) Time to get angry at AD himself via his lawn and Star wars fans in CALL IT OUT! (12:05) A Woman has acquired the Guinness world record for the widest tongue. (26:33) There's a new sport hitting the internet, and it's called Car-jitsu! (39:45) Quick Bits! Where we talk real news real Slow (in this timeline)! (51:08) We talk on the most recent of My Hero Academia! (57:15) GP's Comix Corner on Anansi's Boys #1. (1:14:24) Positive Chakra. (1:21:31) Yell outs before we head out! (1:24:39) Rate>Like>Comment>Subscribe! Find all info on the show here linktr.ee/Callitlikeidontseeit
Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we unravel the story of Hermano Zora and Hermano Coyote. Sister Fox, ever the trickster, has been stealing chickens from Don Perez's henhouse. To catch her, Don Perez creates a wax figure, but Sister Fox's cleverness knows no bounds. When Coyote, driven by hunger and rivalry, gets entangled in her schemes, a series of trickery and revenge unfolds. From sticky wax figures to illusory cheeses, discover how Sister Fox outsmarts her cousin time and again, leading to a fiery and fatal conclusion for the hapless Coyote. Book: Cut From the Same Cloth Retold By: Robert D. Sousi Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delightful recipe for Elote Mexicano, or Mexican Street Corn. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: ELOTES MEXICANO https://www.mylatinatable.com/authentic-mexican-street-corn-recipe-elotes-mexicanos/ Chapters: (00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent (00:23) A fox was caught stealing chicken from Dom Perez's henhouse (04:01) Hermana Fox stole a loaf of bread from a house on the edge of town (10:59) Hermana Fox finds a huge round cheese in a pond near town (18:37) This is a story about Sister Fox and brother Coyote battling (23:17) My thoughts (25:18) Chef's Recipe of the Week Trickster Stories: The Clever Rabbit and the Lion https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-clever-rabbit-and-the-lion/ Anansi and the Pot of Beans https://www.afrotalescast.com/anansi-and-the-pot-of-beans/ Br'er Rabbit and the Tar-Baby https://www.afrotalescast.com/brer-rabbit-and-the-tar-baby/ Mental Health Phone Number: 988 https://texassuicideprevention.org/ https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist- Drippeados Album- Song- Guitar mexican vibes https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-guitar-mexican-vibes-230195/ SFX: https://freesound.org/
In this conversation, Keltie interviews Nicole Louie: writer, translator, and author of the brand-new book, Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children. You'll hear them discuss: Nicole's experience of not wanting to become a mother from a young age and the challenges she faced in navigating societal expectations. The importance of turning up the volume on one's own voice and inner knowledge when making the decision to be childfree. The inspiration behind Others Like Me, and how it's fourteen stories highlight the diversity of experiences and perspectives within the childfree community. The complexities of the decision to have children or remain childfree. The need for inclusivity and understanding among women without children, and the dangers of imposing labels and categories on others. How intergenerational connections between women without children of different ages can provide support, wisdom, and inspiration. As mentioned in the show: Find Nicole on Instagram: instagram.com/bynicolelouie And on Twitter: twitter.com/bynicolelouie Read Nicole's book, Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children. About Nicole: Nicole Louie is a writer and translator based in Ireland. A former content strategist and creative writer for virtual assistants, she holds a BA in advertising and postgraduate diplomas in literature and translation. When not writing, she is reading about the lives of women without children. Her essays have appeared in Oh Reader and Childfree Magazine and her curated collections of books, movies, and podcasts about women who are not mothers by choice, infertility, circumstance or ambivalence can be found on Twitter and Instagram: @bynicolelouie. Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children is her first book. About Others Like Me: Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children by Nicole Louie (published by Dialogue Books in the UK in June & House of Anansi in North America in Nov 2024). A deeply personal exploration of childless and childfree women in their own words. Others Like Me is the story of fourteen women around the world, from different walks of life, who don't have children. It's also the story of why Nicole Louie had to find them and what they taught her. Part memoir, part exploration of childlessness through candid conversations, this book showcases the many ways in which people find fulfillment outside of parenthood. And because the social expectation to procreate weighs the most on women, Louie focuses solely on them, their experiences, and how they flourish outside of motherhood. In doing so, she upends the stereotypes that diminish women who are not mothers and offers reassurance and companionship on a path less known. — Join an upcoming Kids or Childfree Workshop here: kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you're hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree
New Legacy Radio is honored to be joined by today's guest, Nicole Louie. She is the author of the recently released book Others Like Me: The Lives of Women without Children, published by Dialogue Books. The book was released in hardback, eBook, and audio in all English-speaking countries except North America on June 13th. Others Like Me will launch in North America on November 5th, published by House of Anansi. Others Like Me is the story of fourteen women around the world, from different walks of life, who don't have children. It's also the story of why Nicole Louie had to find them and what they taught her. Part memoir, part exploration of childlessness through candid conversations, this book showcases the many ways in which people find fulfillment outside of parenthood. And because the social expectation to procreate weighs the most on women, Louie focuses solely on them, their experiences, and how they flourish outside of motherhood. In doing so, she upends the stereotypes that diminish women who are not mothers and offers reassurance and companionship on a path less known. This book is a must-read that will resonate with those who have similar experiences and will raise the awareness of anyone wanting to understand the real-world impact of pronatalist bias. This deeply personal exploration of childless and childfree women is also a celebration of women's lives. The Irish Times selected Others Like Me as one of the nonfiction books to look out for in 2024 and the Stylist Magazine named it one of the best books about women without children. Tune in on Tuesday, July 30, for a powerful conversation with Author Nicole Louie that you won't want to miss! *Author Image: Photographer's Credit: © 2023 Amanda Braide
New Legacy Radio is honored to be joined by today's guest, Nicole Louie. She is the author of the recently released book Others Like Me: The Lives of Women without Children, published by Dialogue Books. The book was released in hardback, eBook, and audio in all English-speaking countries except North America on June 13th. Others Like Me will launch in North America on November 5th, published by House of Anansi. Others Like Me is the story of fourteen women around the world, from different walks of life, who don't have children. It's also the story of why Nicole Louie had to find them and what they taught her. Part memoir, part exploration of childlessness through candid conversations, this book showcases the many ways in which people find fulfillment outside of parenthood. And because the social expectation to procreate weighs the most on women, Louie focuses solely on them, their experiences, and how they flourish outside of motherhood. In doing so, she upends the stereotypes that diminish women who are not mothers and offers reassurance and companionship on a path less known. This book is a must-read that will resonate with those who have similar experiences and will raise the awareness of anyone wanting to understand the real-world impact of pronatalist bias. This deeply personal exploration of childless and childfree women is also a celebration of women's lives. The Irish Times selected Others Like Me as one of the nonfiction books to look out for in 2024 and the Stylist Magazine named it one of the best books about women without children. Tune in on Tuesday, July 30, for a powerful conversation with Author Nicole Louie that you won't want to miss! *Author Image: Photographer's Credit: © 2023 Amanda Braide
ตำนานแอฟริกันอาจไม่ได้ถูกบอกเล่ากันแพร่หลายมากนัก โจ้บองโก้จึงชวนมังกร Creative แห่งแผนก Salmon House มาฟังเรื่องเล่าของ อะนานซี - Anansi เทพฮีโร่จากตำนานของชาว Akan และ Ashanti ที่ทุกวันนี้อยู่ในเขตประเทศอย่าง กาน่า และโกตดิวัวร์ เป็นต้น ชาว Akan เล่ากันว่า ทุกนิทาน เรื่องเล่า เพลงกล่อมนอน ล้วนเป็นเอกสิทธิ์ของอะนานซี เรื่องนี้มีตำนานที่มาที่ไป ก่อนที่ชาว Akan และ Ashanti ในเขตประเทศโพ้นทะเล จะนำคอนเซปต์เรื่องเล่าของอะนานซี เพื่อเชื่อมโยงชาวแอฟริกันให้กลับมาสู่รากเดียวกัน ในนิทานเล่านี้อีกครั้ง #SalmonPodcast #MythUniverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#ghana #folktale In today's stories we will meet the worst child ever, a super speedy chameleon, and Anansi's greed. Enjoy these stories from Barker and Sinclaire. Source: West African Folk-Tales, by William Henry Barker Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Rocking Kumasi Asuoyeboa Sound Effects: Front Yard by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: Slavstvuyte- Slavstvuyte is a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Slavic languages. Join me as we delve into the rich history, vibrant cultures, and diverse communities that make up the Slavic-speaking world. Listener Shoutout: Santo Domingo, DR Video by Headliner
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Bashir Salahuddin (Top Gun: Maverick, South Side) plays legendary trickster Anansi in this West African tale about how stories first came to the world.
Greedy Anansi is at his tricks once again. Can he trick his friends so he can share everyone's dinner without having to help them? Or will it backfire? Listen to storyteller Emily Hennessey tell this fun ‘How and Why' story and find out. A good story to learn to tell yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we dive right in to a good spring picture book that somehow we've never done before. Even better, a Caldecott Honor title at that! We haven't discussed Janet Stevens since we did Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock a little more than a year ago. Consider this the book that made vertical picture books cool (Mel Fell owes this title a hat tip of thanks). In this episode we discuss whether Bear is on Ambien, where this takes place (since the growing seasons is so long), and Kate's theory about adirondack chairs. Show Notes: For the full show notes please visit https://afuse8production.slj.com/2024/05/06/fuse-8-n-kate-tops-bottoms-by-janet-stevens/
Anansi is keen to join the birds at their feast on a mountain ledge. But can Anansi fly? With a little help from his feathered friends – he can! But once he's abandoned by the birds, how can he save himself? Listen to this fun ‘How and Why' story from Ghana, shared by storyteller Tuup, and find out how Anansi learns a very useful skill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A lively re-telling of a traditional African tale, Anansi might be cunning, but he's also just a small, spider, so can he really beat Elephant in a tug of war? Listen to gifted storyteller Emily Hennessey and find out if brains are more important than size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anansi is always boasting about how clever he is. The king is not happy. He decides to set Anansi an impossible challenge - one which will he thinks will get rid of that trickster once and for all. Anansi is confident he can trick anyone out of anything….but can he trick Death - the master trickster? Listen to Wendy Shearer telling this captivating tale, and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the beginning, all stories belonged to Nyame, the sky god. Nyame kept the entire story to himself until one day, when Anansi (the spider) offered to buy them all so that they would belong to him. Nyame told Anansi that he was willing to sell the stories, but the price was steep. Join Olawoyin Samuel on this week's episode of Story of the gods. Be a part of the conversation by following and leaving comments on the Story of the gods page on Instagram @storyofthegods You can also follow Samuel on Instagram @unkleboo
In the beginning, all stories belonged to Nyame, the sky god. Nyame kept the entire story to himself until one day, when Anansi (the spider) offered to buy them all so that they would belong to him. Nyame told Anansi that he was willing to sell the stories, but the price was steep. Join Olawoyin Samuel on this week's episode of Story of the gods. Be a part of the conversation by following and leaving comments on the Story of the gods page on Instagram @storyofthegods You can also follow Samuel on Instagram @unkleboo
El lugar dónde monstruos se reunen en la voz del Conde Fabregat: en esta ocasión Anansi, la Araña. Es hora de irnos al continente Africano para reconectarnos con este monstruo número: 134.#condefabregat #podcast #historias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yepoka Yeebo has written for The Guardian, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Quartz. Her new book is Anansi's Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World. “Initially it was like, Why are you writing about a con man? He makes Ghana look bad. Nobody needs another crime story about an African person. I found that irritating, because isn't the whole point of being a complete person, complete people, is we contain multitudes? We too can be epic, world-leading con men! Also, it's a great story. Everybody should revel in the insanity of what happened.” Show notes: @yepoka yepokayeebo.com Yeebo on Longform Anansi's Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World 16:00 “The True Story of the Fake U.S. Embassy in Ghana” (The Guardian • Nov 2017) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers speak with Yepoka Yeebo, author of Anansi's Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World. Yeebo explains how John Ackah Bley-Miezah convinced people that he held the keys to a large fortune. All they needed to do was help him access it. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices