Anansi Storytime

S2: Building Asgard's Wall

February 3rd, 2018  |  Season 2  |  11 mins 54 secs

europe, loki, norse, season 2

A story about a nightmare of a deal that goes rough shod when horsing around gets in the way.

S2: How Orunmilla Tricked Death

December 27th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  5 mins 14 secs

africa, comedy, gods, orisha, season 2, yoruba

A story about how Orunmila helped a mother protect her son from Iku, the incarnation of death.

S2: How a Man Was Bewitched and Had His Head Shaved by Foxes [Contains Mature Themes]

November 22nd, 2017  |  Season 2  |  11 mins 24 secs

asia, japan, kitsune, season 2

A story about how everything comes up tails when a man is outfoxed on a wager.

This episode contains descriptions of torture. Viewer discretion is advised.

S2: Why Coyote Stopped Imitating His Friends

October 22nd, 2017  |  Season 2  |  10 mins 28 secs

animals, caddo, coyote, native american, north america, season 2

A story about how Coyote, despite dogged determination, was left lupining for his friends gifts.

S2: Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs

July 19th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  3 mins 46 secs

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Culture: Akan. Based on a story by: Farida Salifu. Summary: A story about a spider whose eyes are too big for his stomach and his legs.

S2: Maui Snares The Sun

April 18th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  12 mins 48 secs

gods, oceania, polynesia, season 2

Culture: Polynesian. Based on a story by: W.D. Westervelt. Summary: A story of when Maui unlocked the underworld’s door to the heavens, he thought he was doing a great good for his people. But when the sun, a thoughtless creature of heat and light, brings calamity to his people, Maui finds his work is far from finished.

S2: The Golden Apple of Discord

February 5th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  8 mins 17 secs

europe, gods, greece, season 2

Culture: Greek. Based on a story by: Ovid. Summary: A story about the troubles caused by a slighted goddess who uses a golden apple to avenge herself when she was kept out of a feast.

S1: Journey For The Golden Tower (Bonus)

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

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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

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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

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