The word Anansi is Akan
and means spider.
Anansi stories are known as Anansesem to the Ashanti and
Anansi-Tori in Suriname. In some beliefs, Anansi created
the sun, stars and the moon, as well as teaching mankind
the skills involved in agriculture. Another story tells
of how Anansi tried to hoard all of the worlds wisdom in
a calabash. In the end he realizes the futility of
trying to keep all the wisdom to himself, and released
it.
It is in that spirit
that Khepera & Associates takes great
pride in expanding Anansi's web, so that we as a
community can work together cooperatively and collectively.
Choose one of the links from the drop-down menu to
expand Anansi's web.
The Adinkra symbol ANANSE NTONTAN, seen above
is the symbol of wisdom, creativity and the complexities
of life.
To
learn more about the Adinkra symbols and their meaning,
click
here.
