Symbol. Spider. Ethnic group. Akan • Ashanti • African Americans • Afro-Caribs. Anansi or Ananse (/ əˈnɑːnsi / ə-NAHN-see; literally translates to spider) is an Akan folktale character associated with stories, wisdom, knowledge, and trickery, most commonly depicted as a spider, in Akan folklore. [1]

A solar deity is a god or goddess who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it, usually by its perceived power and strength. Solar deities and Sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The following is a list of solar deities: African. The Bakongo Cosmogram, depicting Nzambi's four moments of the sun.

Ananse, name given to an Akan character who has become famous throughout Africa, the countries in the Caribbean region, and beyond because of his insight, intelligence, and wisdom. He is one of the most-important figures in the pantheon of cultural icons among West Africans.

It is the embodiment of creation and destruction. And Anansi proves time and time again he brings life and opportunity, but when the need arises he also brings death and misfortune. Just like the spider. In some stories, Anansi is the creator of the planetary bodies: the sun, moon and stars.

In some beliefs, Anansi is responsible for creating the sun, the stars and the moon, as well as teaching mankind the techniques of agriculture. Anansi shares similarities with the trickster figure of Br’er Rabbit, who originated from the folklore of the Bantu-speaking peoples of south and central Africa.