Anansi Storytime

S2: The King and the Fisherman

July 7th, 2018  |  Season 2  |  5 mins 35 secs

asia, persia, season 2

A story about a clever fisherman who nets a quick profit with a minnow-mum of effort.

S2: The Sagacious Boar and Monkey

March 14th, 2018  |  Season 2  |  6 mins 48 secs

asia, fable, japan, season 2

A story based on a Japanese Fable of a tricky monkey's attempt to continue usefulness to their human master.

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.

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.