Anansi, the trickster spider, weaves tales of wit and wisdom.

Spinning webs of laughter and learning for all who stop and listen.

Special thank you to Dr. Wehmeyer for all of his help with the stories featured in each of February's episodes.

Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity.

Dr. Wehmeyer's Academia page

Techdren is a great organization and you should check them out!

Jamaica Anansi Stories compiled by Martha Warren Beckwith

Wikipedia page with popular Anansi stories

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Amazon link for the Anansi stories done by Rabbit Ears and Listening Library - CHECK YOUR LIBRARY BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ANYTHING.

Anansi and the Golden Pot - read aloud by Taiye Selasi - YouTube story

Anansi Goes to Lunch - YouTube story

Anansi and the Melon - YouTube story

Anansi Series by Eric A Kimmel - Goodreads page

Anansi Crafts Pinterest Board - That Pagan Mom