• Caribbean Folklore: Anansi’s Antics in Antigua & Barbuda

  • Apr 29 2025
  • Length: 28 mins
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Caribbean Folklore: Anansi’s Antics in Antigua & Barbuda

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    Antiguan Folktales: Anansi's Wisdom and Lessons

    In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Kesha Christie, a renowned storyteller and Ted Talk speaker, joins the show to explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean folktales, focusing on the iconic trickster hero, Anansi. This captivating Anansi story from Antigua & Barbuda has it’s origins in Ghana (Africa).

    Hema and Kesha discuss how these stories reflect and preserve cultural and spiritual beliefs, the nuances and variations across different Caribbean islands, as well as the impact of historical influences, understanding pre-colonial African history and how these timeless stories continue to adapt while maintaining their core messages.

    To learn more about Kesha and her work:

    Website
    Instagram
    Walk Good Podcast

    Resources:
    The Caribbean Storyfinder by Sharon Barcan Elswit

    More episodes with Kesha Christie:
    Exploring Caribbean Folklore
    Trickster Tales

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