Anansi the Spider explores the enduring legacy of Anansi, the trickster spider and folk hero whose stories traveled from West Africa to the Caribbean through the transatlantic slave trade. A powerful symbol of Afro-Caribbean culture, Anansi remains an important connection to African heritage and storytelling traditions.

This thought-provoking book follows Anansi’s journey from West Africa to Jamaica, where he became celebrated as a national folk hero. Drawing on research from both Ghana and Jamaica, it examines how Anansi tales have served as a cultural and symbolic resource for resilience, resistance, and identity.

• Explores the history and cultural significance of Anansi
• Traces Anansi’s journey from West Africa to Jamaica
• Examines Anansi as a symbol of resistance and survival
• Based on research from Ghana and Jamaica
• Ideal for readers interested in folklore, Caribbean studies, and cultural history