Anansi Storytime

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

34 episodes of Anansi Storytime since the first episode, which aired on September 22nd, 2016.

  • S1: Journey For The Golden Tower (Bonus)

    December 30th, 2016  |  Season 1  |  4 mins 16 secs
    magic, original, season 1

    Summary: A story about a boy who leaves home for fame and glory and returns with what really matters.

  • S1: Doctor Knowall

    September 23rd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  5 mins 30 secs
    europe, germany, season 1

    Culture: Germany. Based on a story by: Brothers Grimm. Summary: A silly story about a very fortunate peasant.

  • S1: The Sweep And The Noble Lady

    September 23rd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  10 mins 21 secs
    asia, middle east, season 1

    Culture: Middle East. Based on a Story by: Sir Richard Burton. Summary: A story about a poor man who finds himself in an unexpected turn of fortune.

  • S1: The Island Of Skeletons

    September 23rd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  14 mins 57 secs
    magic, monsters, native american, north america, season 1

    Culture: North American Native American. Based on a Story by: Margaret Compton. Summary: A story about how a young boy’s kindness helps him to overcome adversity.

  • S1: The Story Of Hassebu

    September 23rd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  12 mins 2 secs
    africa, animals, season 1, swahili

    Culture: Swahili. Based on a story by: Andrew Lang. Summary: A story about a boy’s misadventures with the King of the Snakes.

  • S1: Tortoise And The King

    September 23rd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  4 mins 54 secs
    africa, animals, season 1, yoruba

    Culture: Yoruba. Based on a Story by: M. I. Ogumefu. Summary: A tale about a clever Tortoise and his efforts to marry the king’s daughter.

  • S1: The Valiant Tailor

    September 23rd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  18 mins 45 secs
    europe, germany, monsters, season 1

    Culture: Germany. Based on a Story by: The Brothers Grimm. Summary: The story of a boisterous tailor’s adventures.

  • S1: Goonur, The Woman Doctor

    September 22nd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  9 mins 57 secs
    aboriginal austrailian, animal, australia, magic, season 1

    Culture(s): Aboriginal. Based on a story by: Unknown. Summary: A story about how a family can live in peace if they just listen to their mother.

  • S1: Why The Sea Is Salt

    September 22nd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  9 mins 36 secs
    device, europe, magic, norway, season 1

    Culture: Norwegian. Based on a Story by: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. Summary: The tale of two brothers' misadventure with a magical handmill.

  • S1: The Shepherd And The Daughters Of The Sun

    September 22nd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  11 mins 35 secs
    gods, inca, season 1, south america, tragedy

    Culture: Inca. Based on a Story by: Sir Clements Markham. Summary: A shepherd and a princess’s pursuit of forbidden love.

  • S1: Anansi Gives The People Stories

    September 22nd, 2016  |  Season 1  |  4 mins 38 secs
    africa, anansi, animal, ashanti, ghana, gods, season 1

    Culture: Ashanti, Ghana. Based on: African Storybook Initiative. Summary: The story of how the Spider god Anansi brought stories to humankind.