Arizona Humanities Presents: A Story, A Story: Ananse Tales to Live By
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022 6pm - 7:30pm
Location
Mesa Public Library
64 E 1st St
Details
Ananse the Spider, a trickster hero of Ghana, is one of the most important characters of West African and Caribbean folklore. Ananse’s tales are told to not only explain the origins of the Akan people, but used to reinforce the belief system that enriches their society. Not just found in Ghana, these stories are likened to Brer Rabbit and John Tales in the American South. Here in Arizona, the stories are compared to Coyote stories of Native lore. Hear these stories and connect them to everyday experiences and the lessons learned.
