Ananse and the Sky God: Tales by the Fireside

by A.O. Ansong Sr. and Mr A. O. Ansong Snr

Anansi (ah-NAHN-see), the spider, is a popular figure in the folklore of parts of West Africa (the stories later came to the Caribbean islands.) Like Brier Rabbit in America, Anansi is a 'trickster' figure - clever, cunning, and sometimes mischievous - who uses his wits to make up for what he lacks in size and strength. Tales by the fireside, also known as "Anansesem" are special epical bedtimes stories, which were told during the evening by an elderly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1468104861
• ISBN13: 9781468104868
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"