Deities and Spirits in Akan Pantheon
The Akan people, who primarily inhabit the central and southern regions of Ghana and some parts of Côte d’Ivoire, have a vibrant spiritual belief system that centers around a pantheon...
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Most Famous Trickster Deities From Around the World
Trickster gods and goddesses play mischievous roles in the mythologies of various cultures, often challenging the status quo and causing chaos, but sometimes also bringing wisdom or benefits. Below, World...
Anansi – the Trickster Spider-Man of West Africa
In the beginning, the world was much different from the one we have today. Sky god Nyame (also known as Nyankonpon) selfishly hoarded all the stories of the world. The...
