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African music remains one of the most vital repertories performed today. Its history reaches back into ancient times, its continued cultivation on the continent is as alive and human centered as it ever was, and its worldwide influence is deep, subtle, and profound.

Anansi (also known as Ananse, Kwaku Ananse, Anancy, and Aunt Nancy in the Southern U.S.) is a trickster god originating from the Ashanti tradition. He is most commonly shown as a spider, and is the god of stories. Once, the sky god Nyame had all the stories, and none were in the world. Anansi asked Nyame to buy the stories. Nyame told Anansi that he had to bring him Onini the Python, Osebo the Leopard, the Mmoboro hornets, and Mmoatia the dwarf. To get these creatures, Anansi: Tricked Onini…

Virtual Mythos™ on Instagram: Mami Wata is a water spirit in West and Central African folklore. According to legend, a man once caught a glimpse of her while fishing and became obsessed with her beauty. He made offerings to her and eventually became very wealthy. However, when he failed to keep his promise to build a shrine in her honor, she took back her blessings and he lost everything.#africanmythology #mythology #art #african #digitalart #africa #artistsoninstagram #africanfantasy…

Non-Eurocentric fantasy/sci-fi/horror art and inspiration depicting heroes, villains, gods and monsters. Content is not my own, but is attributed where possible.

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African Mythology - The Tokoloshe If you are planning to visit South Africa in the near future, here is a little… by beetroot