Kwaku Ananse
Anansi is one of the most important and famous gods of west African lore. He is a trickster and a culture hero, who acts on behalf of Nyame (his father, the sky god) and brings rain to stop fires and performing other duties for him. Eventually, Anansi was replaced by a chameleon.
In some beliefs, Anansi created the sun, stars and the moon. He created the first man, but Nyame actually made him come to life. He taught mankind agriculture.
Alternative: Ananse, Kwaku Anansi (Akan)
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Akan | Akan mythology | Deities | Deity | Dieties | Diety | Gods | List of deities | Trickster | Trickster myth
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