The Trickster Tricked: An Anansi TaleIn this captivating West African folktale, we meet the legendary spider trickster Anansi during a devastating famine that has left the poor starving while only the wealthy can afford meat. When Anansi’s eldest son Kweku Tsin discovers a secret hunting ground teeming with animals, he wisely keeps it hidden from his notoriously cunning father.But Anansi’s greed knows no bounds. Using his trademark deception, he follows a trail of ashes to steal his son’s discovery and claims the hunting ground for himself. What follows is a brilliant battle of wits as Kweku employs his own clever trick—a mysterious dancing image that terrifies his father into surrendering his meat day after day.This timeless story explores themes of greed versus wisdom, the consequences of selfishness, and how cunning can be turned against itself. Listen as we delve into one of the most beloved trickster tales from African folklore, where a son’s ingenuity ultimately triumphs over his father’s scheming ways, teaching us that sometimes the best way to deal with a trickster is to out-trick them at their own game.Perfect for fans of folklore, mythology, and stories that blend humor with moral lessons about family, justice, and the power of cleverness over greed.https://mythopia.io/story/810/tit-for-tat-west-african-folklore

Ver todos los episodios