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Anansi

Akan (Ghana, also widespread across the Caribbean via diaspora)

Trickster Deity

A spider deity famous for cunning and storytelling. Anansi wins wisdom, stories, and knowledge from Nyame to share with humanity. His tales often involve outsmarting more powerful opponents and serve as both entertainment and moral lessons.

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