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Mythopia

Konlan Mikpekoah

Mythopia Podcast: Africa"s Ancestral Voices Journey into Africa"s soul through timeless tales. Mythopia transforms ancient wisdom into immersive audio experiences. Experience: Spellbinding narratives from cultural guardians Symbolic revelations with expert context Regional soundscapes Featured Collections: Anansi adventures (mythopia.io/tagged/1/ananse) Pan-African tales (mythopia.io/tagged/4/african-tales) Yoruba mythology (mythopia.io/tagged/203/yuroba-tales) Weekly episodes. All platforms

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00:04:23

THE UNGRATEFUL MAN

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2025/05/28

**"The Hunter's Reward: A Tale of Gratitude and Betrayal"**In this captivating episode, we explore the story of a struggling hunter whose act of mercy changes his fortune forever. When our protagonist discovers a strange collection of beings trapped in a pit—a leopard, a serpent, a rat, and a man—his compassion leads him to free them all despite his reservations. While the animals repay their debt through meaningful gifts—a powerful antidote from the serpent, sustenance from the leopard, and wealth

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00:05:03

FARMER MYBROW AND THE FAIRIES

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2025/05/28

**"The Farmer and the Field Fairies: A Tale of Secrets and Broken Promises"**In this enchanting episode, we explore the cautionary tale of Farmer Mybrow and his magical alliance with forest fairies. When Mybrow discovers perfect farmland near fairy territory, he develops a secret partnership with these supernatural helpers who assist him in creating a flourishing field of corn and yams. Their invisible hands make his labor light and his future harvest abundant—until his curious wife enters the

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00:00:59

The Magic Yams: How Hyena Learned Not to Steal from...

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2025/05/27

**"Ananse's Magic Yams: A West African Folktale"**Join us for a whimsical journey into African folklore as we share the tale of Ananse the spider and his magical yams. When the hungry Hyena attempts to steal Ananse's enchanted harvest, he discovers these are no ordinary vegetables! Listen as the mischievous yams come alive, chanting their haunting "Ticky-Picky-Boom-Boom!" while chasing poor Hyena through the wilderness. This charming story of trickery, friendship, and unexpected consequences

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00:00:43

The Magic Stone Escape: How Ananse the Spider Saved...

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2025/05/26

## "Ananse's Clever Escape: An African Tale of Wit vs. Strength"Join us as we explore the enchanting world of African folklore in this episode featuring the classic tale of Ananse the Spider, Tiger, and Goat. When the three housemates face a dangerous situation—Tiger's sudden hunger and desire to have their shared home all to himself—Ananse must rely on his legendary wit and trickery to save both himself and Goat from becoming Tiger's next meal.This captivating story, passed down through generations

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00:00:45

The Contest of Strength: How Ananse the Spider...

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2025/05/25

# How Ananse Tricked Tiger and Got a Deer DinnerAnanse and Tiger decided to test whose hand was stronger. The cunning spider hid a hammer up his sleeve and struck Tiger on the head with it. Unaware of the concealed weapon, Tiger was shocked by what seemed to be Ananse's incredible strength. Determined to retaliate, Tiger announced he would return the next day to hit Ananse.Anticipating Tiger's revenge, Ananse invited Deer to his house. He cleverly told Deer, "I'm going to take a nap now, but Tiger

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00:00:45

The Suspicious Spider: How Ananse Outsmarted Tiger's...

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2025/05/24

# How Ananse Outsmarted Tiger's Death TrapTiger, determined to eliminate his clever rival Ananse, devised a plan to fake his own death. He instructed Mrs. Tiger to announce his passing while he lay motionless in bed, waiting to ambush the unsuspecting spider when he came to pay respects. Dutifully, Mrs. Tiger began loudly lamenting, "Poor Tiger! Mr. Tiger is dead!"The cautious Ananse, however, immediately suspected trickery. To verify the news, he methodically questioned various animals—Dog, Monkey,

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00:00:49

Why Spiders Hide in Debris: The Dark Tale of Ananse's...

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2025/05/23

While hiding on a rooftop from Tiger, Ananse sacrifices his hungry children one by one, throwing them down to be eaten. When Ananse falls asleep, his clever wife sews her skirt to his trousers. Upon waking, Ananse tries to throw her down too, but she remains attached to him. Ananse then tricks Tiger into building a trash heap for a safe landing. The spider couple jumps down and hides in the trash, explaining why spiders are often found in debris piles

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00:00:42

Why Spiders Live on Roofs: The Tale of How Ananse's...

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2025/05/22

This is a wonderful African folktale about Ananse the Spider and Tiger! It's a classic trickster tale that explains why spiders are commonly found on rooftops.The story follows a common pattern in Ananse stories, where the clever but often mischievous spider character uses his wits to trick stronger animals (in this case, Tiger). However, his plans are ultimately foiled by his own family's actions.The tale has a clear etiological purpose - explaining an observed natural phenomenon (spiders living on

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00:00:49

The Bone Hole Ghost: How Ananse's Family Outsmarted...

Mythopia ·

2025/05/21

# Ananse and the Bone-Hole: A Tale of Patience and OpportunityIn the heart of the forest, where shadows danced beneath ancient trees, Tiger had prepared a magnificent feast. A large clay pot bubbled with rich, savory stew-meat, its aroma wafting through the clearing. Nearby, Tiger had dug a bone-hole—a simple pit where he would discard the bones after enjoying his meal.Unknown to Tiger, Ananse the Spider—the clever trickster of folklore—had been watching from the bushes, his eight eyes gleaming with

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00:00:45

The Night of Stolen Eggs: How Ananse the Spider...

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2025/05/20

Another wonderful Ananse tale! This one showcases more of the spider trickster's classic character traits:In this story:- Ananse shows his selfish nature by trying to keep the larger eggs for himself- When Firefly abandons him, Ananse finds himself in a predicament- Tiger knows Ananse's reputation for trickery and takes precautions with the scorpions- Ananse's attempt to steal is thwarted, but he quickly improvises a lie- Despite his failure with the eggs, Ananse still manages to steal

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00:00:44

The Wedding Revenge: How Ananse the Spider Ruined...

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2025/05/19

This story is a classic trickster tale featuring Ananse (also known as Anansi), the spider character from West African and Caribbean folklore! These stories typically show Ananse using his wit to outsmart stronger characters.In this tale, we see:- Tiger excludes Ananse from his wedding- Ananse seeks revenge with a cow-itch plant prank- Tiger retaliates by trying to punish Ananse with the same plant- Ananse escapes using quick thinking and deceptionTrickster tales like this one often contain moral

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00:00:48

The Fish Coffin Trick: How Ananse the Spider's...

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2025/05/18

# How Ananse Used Fish Bones to Defeat TigerTo protect his catch from the greedy Tiger, the cunning Ananse hid his fish inside a coffin. When Tiger encountered Ananse carrying the funeral box, he compassionately offered to help bury Ananse's supposed friend. After walking a considerable distance with the heavy coffin, the exhausted Ananse finally confessed that it actually contained fish, not a body. The delighted Tiger immediately devoured all the fish, leaving only the bones inside the coffin

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00:00:44

The Clever Revenge: How Ananse the Spider Tricked the...

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2025/05/17

This is another classic Ananse tale that demonstrates his cleverness and ability to get revenge when wronged!In this story, we see Ananse initially losing his basket of fish to the stronger Tiger, who simply takes what he wants because of his power. Rather than confronting Tiger immediately when at a disadvantage, Ananse bides his time and waits for the right opportunity.When they come across the fruit tree, Ananse creates a situation where he can trick Tiger by offering to groom him for lice. Using

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00:00:45

The Mango Tree Trick: How Ananse the Spider Deceived...

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2025/05/16

This is another wonderful Ananse trickster tale! In this story, Ananse once again uses his wits to outsmart Tiger through clever deception.First, Ananse tries the straightforward approaches - asking for mangoes and offering to buy them - but when Tiger refuses both requests, Ananse creates an elaborate ruse about an incoming storm. By playing on Tiger's fear of being blown away, Ananse convinces Tiger to let himself be tied to the tree, effectively immobilizing him.Once Tiger is secured, Ananse

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00:00:43

The Tale of Ananse and Tiger's Missing Fish

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2025/05/15

This is a classic folktale about Ananse (also known as Anansi), the trickster spider character from West African and Caribbean folklore! The story illustrates Ananse's clever nature and how he outsmarts the stronger but less cunning Tiger.The moral of this tale seems to be about the power of wit over physical strength - Ananse doesn't confront Tiger directly (which would be dangerous), but instead uses his cleverness to get what he wants while Tiger sleeps.Stories like this one about Ananse

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00:00:45

Ananse in the Gourd

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2025/05/14

# How Ananse Escaped Tiger's Water-GourdTiger was hotly pursuing Ananse when the clever spider made a desperate choice—hiding inside Tiger's own water-gourd. Unaware of Ananse's hiding place, Tiger grew frustrated at losing track of his prey. When Tiger picked up the gourd to fetch water, Ananse faced a deadly predicament: he would drown if Tiger filled the gourd with water. Thinking quickly, Ananse created an echoing voice from inside the gourd, repeatedly announcing, "Tiger's

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00:00:53

Ananse and the Tar-Stump

Mythopia ·

2025/05/13

# How Ananse Escaped Tiger's Tar TrapTiger, tired of someone stealing his peanuts, created an ingenious trap by covering a stump with tar and placing a hat on it. When Ananse came to steal peanuts, he encountered what appeared to be a silent figure. Irritated by the "person's" lack of response to his greeting, Ananse grabbed the stump with one hand, which immediately became stuck in the tar. He then used his other hand to free himself, but it also became trapped. Growing more

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00:00:50

The Hunter Becomes the Hunted | West African...

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2025/05/12

# How Leopard Got Even with AnanseWhile hunting Mr. Man's pigs together, Leopard did all the work with his accurate shooting. Ananse, though missing every shot, still demanded half the meat for himself. Frustrated by this unfair arrangement, Leopard devised a clever trick. He suddenly warned that the pigs' owner was approaching, causing them both to hide. From their hiding place, Leopard created whip-cracking sounds and then imitated Mr. Man's voice, demanding to know who had shot his

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00:00:46

Ananse's Breakfast Trick | West African Trickster...

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2025/05/11

# How Ananse Tricked Leopard Out of BreakfastAfter enjoying a generous breakfast at Leopard's home, Ananse promised to return the favor the next day, instructing Leopard to come when he heard dishes clattering. Leopard waited patiently but heard no such sound. When he finally visited anyway, Ananse claimed breakfast was already over, despite never making the promised signal. When Leopard protested, the cunning spider offered him another chance the following day with new instructions: when Ananse

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00:00:47

Ananse and the Sheep Disguise | West African...

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2025/05/10

# How Ananse Escaped Leopard's TrapAnanse the spider had been stealing a lady's sheep until only one remained. Seeking revenge, Leopard offered to kill Ananse in exchange for the final sheep. After receiving his payment, Leopard disguised himself by wearing the sheepskin, planning to catch Ananse in the act of theft. The plan initially worked when Ananse came to steal what he thought was the last sheep. Though struggling with the unexpected weight, Ananse managed to carry the disguised

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