Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom is a legendary Ashanti folktale from Ghana, featuring one of Africa’s most beloved trickster figures — Anansi the spider.
In this episode of Folktales by Firelight, gather close as we follow Anansi’s quest to collect all the wisdom in the world and hide it for himself. But as always, the trickster is about to be outwitted — by the very lesson he’s trying to control.
This story explores the deeper truth that wisdom was never meant to be hoarded… but shared.
Ideal for listeners who enjoy African folktales, trickster tales, bedtime storytelling, and cultural stories passed down through generations.
Story Origin: Ashanti, Ghana
Length: ~10 minutes
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