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African folktale character, totem of wisdom and stories
Anansi or Ananse (/əˈnɑːnsi/ ə-NAHN-see; literally translates to spider) is a character in Akan religion and folklore associated with stories, wisdom
Anansi
2005 novel by Neil Gaiman
Anansi Boys is a fantasy novel by English writer Neil Gaiman. In the novel, "Mr. Nancy"—an incarnation of the West African trickster god Anansi—dies,
Anansi_Boys
1924 book by Martha Warren Beckwith
trickster Anansi, gathered from Jamaicans of African descent. Jamaica Anansi Stories (entire text) Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jamaica Anansi Stories
Jamaica_Anansi_Stories
Television series
Anansi Boys is an unreleased British fantasy miniseries created by Neil Gaiman, based on his 2005 novel of the same name. The series follows the two sons
Anansi_Boys_(TV_series)
Topics referred to by the same term
Anansi the Spider may refer to: Anansi, a trickster in the folk tales of the Ashanti people of Ghana Anansi (Static Shock), a hero in the cartoon series
Anansi_the_Spider
1982 novel by Larry Niven and Steven Barnes
The Descent of Anansi is a 1982 science fiction novel by American writers Steven Barnes and Larry Niven. A space station manufactory attempts to become
The_Descent_of_Anansi
Comics character
Anansi is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, based on the Akan folktale character of the same name. The
Anansi_(Marvel_Comics)
Canadian publishing company
House of Anansi Press is a Canadian publishing company, founded in 1967 by writers Dennis Lee and Dave Godfrey. The company specializes in finding and
House_of_Anansi_Press
Character in African mythology
tale, Anansi captured him alongside Onini the python and the Mmoboro hornets, to give to the sky god Nyame in exchange for his stories. Anansi captures
Osebo
Genus of pirate spiders
Anansi is a genus of pirate spiders in the family Mimetidae, endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. The genus was first described in 2017 by Benavides and Hormiga
Anansi_(genus)
Species of spider
Anansi natalensis, commonly known as the Anansi pirate spider, is a species of pirate spider in the family Mimetidae. It is endemic to South Africa. A
Anansi_natalensis
Species of spider
Anansi luki is a species of pirate spider in the family Mimetidae. It is the type species of the genus Anansi and is found in the Democratic Republic
Anansi_luki
American actor
the 7 Up spokesman from 1999 to 2002, and for his role as the African god Anansi on Starz's American Gods. Jones was born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1968.[citation
Orlando_Jones
American film director, children's writer and illustrator
was Anansi the Spider: a tale from the Ashanti, published by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston in 1972. It retells an Ashanti folktale explaining how Anansi was
Gerald_McDermott
DC Comics superheroine
publication history as a descendant of the warrior Tantu while connected to Anansi, the African trickster god who has been her family's patron for generations
Vixen_(character)
English writer (born 1960)
Good Omens (1990), Stardust (1999), American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Graveyard Book (2008) and The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil_Gaiman
Species of spider
Anansi insidiator is a species of pirate spider in the family Mimetidae. It is found in Central Africa, including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial
Anansi_insidiator
ceilings. A series original character, Anansi was later incorporated into the comics in 2023's Static Team-Up: Anansi. Osebo (voiced by Michael Jai White):
List of Static Shock characters
List_of_Static_Shock_characters
Comics character
This is a list of superheroes in the Marvel Universe who have used the name "Spider-Man" or share the characteristics of Spider-Man. The original and best
List of incarnations of Spider-Man
List_of_incarnations_of_Spider-Man
Mimetidae accepted by the World Spider Catalog as of January 2021[update]: Anansi Benavides & Hormiga, 2017 A. insidiator (Thorell, 1899) — Cameroon, Central
List_of_Mimetidae_species
Canadian lecture series
Brandt, and Doris Lessing. The event is co-hosted by CBC Radio, House of Anansi Press and Massey College of the University of Toronto. The lectures have
Massey_Lectures
Traditional religious beliefs and practices of the Akan people
generally does not interact with humans and many gods who assist humans. Anansi the spider is a folk hero who is prominent in Akan folktales where he is
Akan_religion
Austrian and Czech writer (1883–1924)
Letters to Kafka 2025 novel novel by Christine Estima, published by House of Anansi Press, that recounts the love story between Kafka and Milena Jesenská Franz
Franz_Kafka
British occultist, artist and illustrator (1878–1951)
Jamaican versions of tales involving the traditional African folk figure Anansi the Spider. She also continued her illustration work, taking on projects
Pamela_Colman_Smith
2025 Doctor Who episode
off it. The Doctor realises that Abby is actually Abena, the daughter of Anansi, who he abandoned while in his Fugitive incarnation due to other commitments
The_Story_&_the_Engine
1998 novel by China Miéville
of the return of the Ratcatcher. This prompts King Rat to gather allies, Anansi, the spider king, and Loplop, the bird king; they are prompted to join him
King_Rat_(Miéville_novel)
Ethnic group and a nation in Ghana
Akan-surnames (but mispronounced by the English), Adinkra symbols on houses, Anansi stories and the dialect of Jamaican Patois being heavily influenced by Twi
Asante_people
British actor (born 1989)
sons Charlie and Spider in the Amazon Prime adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys. In 2025, Kirby played the lead role of Hezekiah Moscow in Steven Knight's
Malachi_Kirby
1952 book
fiction novel Letters to Kafka by Christine Estima, published by House of Anansi Press, imagines what Milena Jesenská's lost letters to Kafka might have
Letters_to_Milena
Superhero in the DC Comics Universe
Buddy is drawn into Vixen's animal totem and captured by the trickster god Anansi, who claims to be the one who gave Buddy his powers, having disguised himself
Animal_Man
American Folklore character and metaphor
recorded in Jamaica, Anansi himself was once similarly trapped with a tar-baby made by the eldest son of Mrs. Anansi, after Anansi pretended to be dead
Tar-Baby
Canadian writer (1961–2022)
poetry collections. His last work was Selected Poems 1983-2020 (House of Anansi Press) and an album, The Devil's Share. Heighton was born in Toronto, Ontario
Steven_Heighton
Canadian actor and comedian (1950–1994)
September 29, 2020. Myers, Paul (2025). John Candy: A Life in Comedy. House of Anansi Press. ISBN 978-1487009533. Wikimedia Commons has media related to John
John_Candy
Canadian poet, teacher, editor, and critic
'resource person' for Rochdale College. Also in 1967, Lee co-founded House of Anansi Press with Dave Godfrey, and served as its editorial director until 1972
Dennis_Lee_(author)
Literary archetype
Africa (and thence into the Caribbean via the slave trade), the spider (see Anansi) is often the trickster. In southern African folklore, the entity known
Trickster
Spider. Author Neil Gaiman popularised the African spider god Anansi in his book, Anansi Boys, where the protagonist learns that the trickster god was
Cultural depictions of spiders
Cultural_depictions_of_spiders
Canadian author, broadcaster, and philanthropic adviser
Volume I, Anansi Books, 2010 Editor, Hitchens vs. Blair: The Munk Debate on Religion, Anansi Books, 2011 Co-Editor, The Munk Debate on China, Anansi Books
Rudyard_Griffiths
Akan goddess
is also named Bia. In some folklore tales, Asase is also the mother of Anansi, the trickster, and divine stepmother of the sacred high chiefs. Asase is
Asase_Ya/Afua
Short fictional story that anthropomorphises non-humans to illustrate a moral lesson
rich story-telling tradition. The Anansi oral story originates from the tribes of Ghana. "All Stories Are Anansi's" was translated by Harold Courlander
Fable
Priscilla Ridley after they discover that she had sided with Bushmaster. Paul "Anansi" Mackintosh (portrayed by Sahr Ngaujah) is Bushmaster's uncle and a former
List_of_Luke_Cage_characters
Canadian writer and broadcaster (1946–2026)
ISBN 0-660-18099-5 (Toronto: Anansi Press) Northrop Frye in Conversation interviews with Northrop Frye (2000) ISBN 0-88784-525-8 (Toronto: Anansi Press) Expanding
David_Cayley
Nigerian businessman
the Global Criminal Underworld - Misha Glenny - Google Books. House of Anansi. ISBN 9780887848650. Retrieved 21 November 2013. "Africa | Bank scam trial
Emmanuel_Nwude
2023 novel by Patrick deWitt
Canadian-born author Patrick deWitt. It was published on July 4, 2023, by House of Anansi Press and Ecco Press. It follows a retired librarian named Bob Comet and
The_Librarianist
2008 book by Rawi Hage
book by Canadian author Rawi Hage. It was released in 2008, published by Anansi. It is a teen/adult book for advanced literature. A man, who is an immigrant
Cockroach_(novel)
1976 novel by Michael Ondaatje
Through Slaughter is a novel by Michael Ondaatje, published by House of Anansi in 1976. It was the winner of the 1976 Books in Canada First Novel Award
Coming_Through_Slaughter
British actress
"Vigilante Man" 2019–2020 13 Reasons Why Ani Achola 23 episodes 2025 Wonderblocks Little Bear (voice) 3 episodes TBA Anansi Boys Daisy Day Upcoming miniseries
Grace_Saif
Storytelling and oral history
local root. Other common figures in African American folktales include Anansi, Br'er Rabbit, and Uncle Monday. Many folktales are unique to African-American
African-American_folktales
American actor (born 1951)
Metropolis in Superman: The Animated Series, Stalker in Batman Beyond, and Anansi in Static Shock. In 2000, Lumbly portrayed activist and Congressman Ron
Carl_Lumbly
British rock band
reformed in 2009. The name "Skunk Anansie" is taken from Akan folk tales of Anansi the spider-man of Ghana, with "Skunk" added to "make the name nastier".
Skunk_Anansie
Canadian writer
Back Home (2010, House of Anansi Press) The Truth About Luck: What I Learned on my Road Trip with Grandma (2013, House of Anansi Press) I'm Thinking of Ending
Iain_Reid
American sketch comedy television series
Politics Has the Power to Turn Marketing on Its Head. Toronto: House of Anansi Press. ISBN 978-1-77089-318-4. Coyle, Jake (February 4, 2006). "Venerable
Saturday_Night_Live
2018 novel by Patrick deWitt
by Canadian author Patrick deWitt. The novel was published by House of Anansi Press and received wide critical acclaim upon its publication, making the
French_Exit_(novel)
Country in North America
Atwood, Margaret (1972). Survival: A Thematic Guide to Canadian Literature. Anansi. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-8878-4522-2. Keith, W. J. (2006). Canadian Literature
Canada
2023 Indian TV series or programme
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Sweet_Kaaram_Coffee
Fictional rabbit in Uncle Remus folklore
usually the spider Anansi, though the plots in his tales are often identical with those of stories of Br'er Rabbit. However, Anansi does encounter a tricky
Br'er_Rabbit
1992 novel by Tim Powers
Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold (2004) Iron Council by China Miéville (2005) Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (2006) The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner (2007)
Last_Call_(novel)
2013 novel by Neil Gaiman
Neverwhere Stardust The Sandman: The Dream Hunters American Gods Coraline Anansi Boys InterWorld Odd and the Frost Giants The Graveyard Book The Ocean at
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The_Ocean_at_the_End_of_the_Lane
American documentary series
2026 Blade Runner 2099 Carrie The Greatest 2027 Bloodaxe Vought Rising TBA Anansi Boys Bishop Criminal God of War Life Is Strange Tomb Raider Warhammer 40
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders
One_Night_in_Idaho:_The_College_Murders
Chulainn and the Kingdom of Ulster The Anansi tales, which center on the Ashanti of Ghana trickster spider-spirit Anansi, and its variations in the Americas
Literary_cycle
British actor (born 1970)
My Tongue Dave's mate Short film Hotel AJ 2002 Pissboy Carl Short film Anansi Adolph 2003 Song for a Raggy Boy Preston 2008 The Oxford Murders Scott 2009
Danny_Sapani
English actress (born 1994)
Aubyn was then cast as Rosie Noah in Amazon MGM Studio’s upcoming series Anansi Boys, an adaption of the Neil Gaiman novel. She has also performed in short
Amarah-Jae_St._Aubyn
Canadian-American poet
House of Anansi Press and won the Trillium Award for Poetry in 2004. His third collection, Jeremiah Ohio, was published by House of Anansi Press in 2008
Adam_Sol
Canadian poet (born 1947)
(House of Anansi Press, 2012) Sequence - (House of Anansi Press, 2015) The Sparrow (House of Anansi Press, 2018) As Far As You Know (House of Anansi Press
A._F._Moritz
Canadian singer
costs of a vinyl pressing.[citation needed] On 23 October 2018, House of Anansi Press published Myers' fourth book, Kids In the Hall: One Dumb Guy. The
Paul_Myers_(musician)
Canadian human rights lawyer and housing advocate
"Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover and Our Fight for Home". House of Anansi Press. House of Anansi Press. 8 September 2026. Retrieved 9 September 2026. Adair,
Leilani_Farha
English film, television, and theatre actor
Importance of Being Earnest at the Noël Coward Theatre.[citation needed] Anansi Boys (2017), as Spider (6 episodes) Shared with George MacKay. List of British
Nathan_Stewart-Jarrett
1970 book by Gail E. Haley
illustrated by Gail E. Haley that retells the African tale of how the trickster Anansi obtained stories from the Sky God to give to the children of the earth.
A_Story,_a_Story
Canadian novelist and poet (born 1943)
Coming Through Slaughter (also see "Other" section, 1980, below), Toronto: Anansi, ISBN 0-393-08765-4; New York: W. W. Norton, 1977 1987: In the Skin of a
Michael_Ondaatje
American/Canadian poet
Award. Their most recent poetry collection is Trinity Street (House of Anansi, 2023). Currin has published two prior poetry collections, The Sleep of
Jen_Currin
2023 fantasy novel by Martha Wells
Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold (2004) Iron Council by China Miéville (2005) Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (2006) The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner (2007)
Witch_King_(novel)
Book by Nick Davies
Random House's imprint Chatto and Windus in the United Kingdom, by House of Anansi Press (Canada) and by Farrar, Straus and Giroux's imprint Faber and Faber
Hack_Attack
American rapper (born 1995)
(2023) Magic, Alive! (2025) The House That Got Knocked Down (2020) "Anansi, Anansi" (2019) "Sun Back" (2020) "Make a Poet Black" (2021) "Swangin'" (2021)
McKinley_Dixon
Canadian indie rock band
Islands.[citation needed] In May 2009 Arts & Crafts, with association from Anansi Press, released This Book Is Broken written by The Grid editor Stuart Berman
Broken_Social_Scene
Public park in Willesden, London
Anansi Nursery, where Knowles Tower used to stand
Roundwood_Park
Season of television series
of the New Gods. Orlando Jones as Mr. Nancy, the Ghanaian trickster god Anansi. He works as a tailor. Yetide Badaki as Bilquis, a goddess of love, identified
American_Gods_season_2
Canadian poet and novelist (born 1963)
Crosbie published a book-length poem titled Liar, available through House of Anansi Press. Liar is a personal work that deals with the end of her seven-year
Lynn_Crosbie
British actress (born 1976)
Title Role Notes Ref. 2001 Crust The Receptionist 2002 Living In Hope Ginny Anansi Carl 28 Days Later Selena Won — Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough
Naomie_Harris
American journalist, public speaker, TV and comic book writer, and podcaster
novel Anansi Boys into a multi-volume comic series, with art by Shawn Martinbrough. Published by Dark Horse Comics, the first volume of Anansi Boys was
Marc_Bernardin
Canadian poet and translator of verse (born 1955)
House of Anansi Press, 1983 Domestic Fuel, Toronto: House of Anansi Press, 1985 (winner of the Pat Lowther Award) Furious, Toronto: House of Anansi Press
Erín_Moure
2024 novel by T. Kingfisher
Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold (2004) Iron Council by China Miéville (2005) Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (2006) The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner (2007)
A_Sorceress_Comes_to_Call
Actress filmography
Nine Limited Series & More". Deadline. Petski, Denise (April 7, 2022). "'Anansi Boys': Whoopi Goldberg To Play Bird Woman In Neil Gaiman's Series Adaptation
Whoopi Goldberg on screen and stage
Whoopi_Goldberg_on_screen_and_stage
2017 nonfiction book by Tanya Talaga
nonfiction book by Tanya Talaga, published September 30, 2017 by House of Anansi Press. The book won the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing in
Seven_Fallen_Feathers
Canadian singer-songwriter and children's advocate (born 1948)
into his records, including "Sambalele" (More Singable Songs, 1977) and "Anansi" (The Corner Grocery Store, 1979). Some of Raffi's best-known children's
Raffi
Ghanaian dance
Education KNUST Health care Akrafena Alkayida Adowa Dwa Kente clothing Anansi the spider Oware Music Aburukuwa Atenteben Prempensua Seperewa Mythology
Alkayida
1996 novel by George R. R. Martin
Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold (2004) Iron Council by China Miéville (2005) Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (2006) The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner (2007)
A_Game_of_Thrones
Indian drama series
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Shehar_Lakhot
Surinamese writer (Surinamese writer (born 1959)
both adults and youths. In 2004, Simons released Anansi Dala, a picture book about the spider Anansi. Simons writes stories on breaking taboos and her
Marylin_Simons
American sitcom
Line: Scoop on NCIS: Origins, Chicago P.D., Daryl Dixon, Ghosts, Found, Anansi Boys, Criminal Minds, Chicken Sisters and More!". TVLine. Retrieved October
The_Really_Loud_House
1991 book by Charles Taylor
1991 Massey Lecture of the same title. Originally published by House of Anansi Press, it was republished by Harvard University Press with the title The
The_Malaise_of_Modernity
Name list
ready". The day naming tradition in Ghana extends to folk characters such as Anansi and deities. Traditional Akan religion states that God created himself on
Kwame
Sculpture series in Portland, Oregon
(120 cm) x 5 inches (13 cm) x 5 inches (13 cm), include: Folly Bollards: Anansi, African Trickster Spider, a spider Folly Bollards: El Viejito, Mexico,
Folly_Bollards
2001 novel by Neil Gaiman
Machine. Gaiman's next novel, Anansi Boys (2005), was conceived before American Gods and shares a character, Mr. Nancy (Anansi, the spider god of African
American_Gods
Austrian Catholic priest and philosopher (1926–2002)
rivers north of the future The testament of Ivan Illich. Toronto: House of Anansi Press. 2005. ISBN 0-88784-714-5. Retrieved February 4, 2025. (With Irving
Ivan_Illich
American reality television series
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Twin_Love
Totem worn by Vixen contains the extradimensional home of the African god Anansi. Teall is an alternate dimension home to microscopic energy beings. Quislet
List_of_DC_Universe_locations
American actor (born 1952)
Star In Amazon's 'Anansi Boys'". Deadline Hollywood. Knolle, Sharon (17 April 2025). "Delroy Lindo on Neil Gaiman's Shelved 'Anansi Boys' Series: 'I Don't
Delroy_Lindo
Private bank in Ghana
Education KNUST Health care Akrafena Alkayida Adowa Dwa Kente clothing Anansi the spider Oware Music Aburukuwa Atenteben Prempensua Seperewa Mythology
GN_Bank
British author (born 1965)
Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold (2004) Iron Council by China Miéville (2005) Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (2006) The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner (2007)
J._K._Rowling
Hourglass-shaped drum from Western Africa
Education KNUST Health care Akrafena Alkayida Adowa Dwa Kente clothing Anansi the spider Oware Music Aburukuwa Atenteben Prempensua Seperewa Mythology
Fontomfrom
American reality television series
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