West African Folk Tales
By William H. Barker
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Episodes: 35
Description
Dive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with wit and cunning as he navigates his way through various adventures, often outsmarting those around him. Additionally, discover tales that unveil the reasons behind the unique behaviors of different animals. Join us on this journey through rich narratives that celebrate culture and creativity. (Summary by Lizzie Driver)
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035 - Farmer Mybrow and the Fairies
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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034 - How Mushrooms First Grew
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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033 - The Omanhene Who Liked Riddles
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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032 - Why Tigers never Attack Men Unless they are Provoked
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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031 - The Ungrateful Man
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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030 - To Lose an Elephant for the Sake of a Wren
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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029 - King Chameleon and the Animals
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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028 - Quarcoo Bah-Boni
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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027 - Why the Leopard only Catches Prey on its Left
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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026 - The Leopard and the Ram
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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025 - The Robber and the Old Man
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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024 - Maku Mawu and Maku Fia
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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023 - The Lion and the Wolf
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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022 - Kwofi and the Gods
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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021 - The Hunter and the Tortoise
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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020 - How the Tortoise got its Shell
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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019 - Ohia and the Thieving Deer
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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018 - Why the Moon and Stars Get Light from the Sun
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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017 - Honourable Minu
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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016 - How Beasts and Serpents Came into the World
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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015 - Why the Sea-turtle Beats its Breast
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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014 - Morning Sunrise
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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013 - The Grinding-stone that Ground Flour by Itself
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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012 - Adzanumee and her Mother
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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011 - Anansi and the Blind Fisherman
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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010 - Why Spiders are Always Found in Corners
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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009 - Why We See Ants Carrying Bundles
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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008 - The Squirrel and the Spider
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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007 - Why White Ants Always Harm Man's Property
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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006 - Tit for Tat
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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005 - Why the Lizard Moves his Head up and Down
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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004 - Thunder and Anansi
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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003 - Anansi and Nothing
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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002 - How Wisdom Became the Property of the Human Race
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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001 - How We Got the Name Spider Tales
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Dec 04, 2025 |