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Anansi (Character) - Comic Vine

A West-African spider god, normally hailed as the God of Stories.

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Aziza

(pl) Azizan The Aziza is a creature with origins in African mythology, legend and folklore. In particular, accounts of its existence first arise within the mythology, legend and folklore of West Africa's Dahomey tribes. Though, it should be known, the exact nature of the Aziza is a subject of debate, even into the present day. In most cases, the Aziza are described as benevolent African nature spirits An Aziza, for all intents and purposes, looks to be the African version of the fay that are…

Another spectacular version of Anasi the Spider, considered to be the god of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters of West African and Caribbean folklore. Image from the cover of Martha Warren Beckwith’s book on Anansi Tales from Jamaica. African Mythology, World Mythology, African Spirituality, The Boogeyman, American Gods, African Diaspora, Mythological Creatures, Folk Tales, Gods And Goddesses

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Ashanti of Ghana: How Spider Obtained Sky-God's Stories - WilderUtopia

Anansi, the trickster from the folktales of the Ashanti of West Africa, takes the shape of a spider who goes to the sky god to buy his stories to share with the world.

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African Vampire Hunter, Darren Tan

Interior illustration from Vampires: A Hunter Guide, by Osprey Publishing. An African Vampire Hunter is about to pounce on his prey, an Asanbosam before it makes a meal out of it's next victim. Copyright of Osprey Publishing

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Anansi (Character) - Comic Vine

A West-African spider god, normally hailed as the God of Stories.

African Mythical Creatures: Yumboes, The FairiesYumboes

Yumboes, The Fairies ©Ken Wilson-Max 2013

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Ashanti of Ghana: How Spider Obtained Sky-God's Stories - WilderUtopia

Anansi, the trickster from the folktales of the Ashanti of West Africa, takes the shape of a spider who goes to the sky god to buy his stories to share with the world.

Cote d’Ivoire – A Book of Creatures

Posts about Cote d’Ivoire written by abookofcreatures

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Ninki Nanka ©Ken Wilson-Max 2013

African Vampire Hunter, Darren Tan

Interior illustration from Vampires: A Hunter Guide, by Osprey Publishing. An African Vampire Hunter is about to pounce on his prey, an Asanbosam before it makes a meal out of it's next victim. Copyright of Osprey Publishing

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Anansi (Character) - Comic Vine

A West-African spider god, normally hailed as the God of Stories.

African Mythical Creatures: Yumboes, The FairiesYumboes

Yumboes, The Fairies ©Ken Wilson-Max 2013

Afro Futuristic

Adze Vampire

Aziza

Ashanti of Ghana: How Spider Obtained Sky-God's Stories - WilderUtopia

Anansi, the trickster from the folktales of the Ashanti of West Africa, takes the shape of a spider who goes to the sky god to buy his stories to share with the world.

Cote d’Ivoire – A Book of Creatures

Posts about Cote d’Ivoire written by abookofcreatures

creatures-ninkinamka

Ninki Nanka ©Ken Wilson-Max 2013

African Vampire Hunter, Darren Tan

Interior illustration from Vampires: A Hunter Guide, by Osprey Publishing. An African Vampire Hunter is about to pounce on his prey, an Asanbosam before it makes a meal out of it's next victim. Copyright of Osprey Publishing

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