Caribbean Folklore: Anansi’s Antics in Antigua & Barbuda with Kesha Christie

We'd love to hear from you!Antiguan Folktales: Anansi's Wisdom and LessonsIn this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Kesha Christie, a renowned storyteller and Ted Talk speaker, joins the show to explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean folktales, focusing on the iconic trickster hero, Anansi. This captivating Anansi story from Antigua & Barbuda has it’s origins in Ghana (Africa).Hema and Kesha discuss how these stories reflect and preserve cultural and spiritual beliefs, the nuances and variations across different Caribbean islands, as well as the impact of historical influences, understanding pre-colonial African history and how these timeless stories continue to adapt while maintaining their core messages.To learn more about Kesha and her work:WebsiteInstagramWalk Good PodcastResources:The Caribbean Storyfinder by Sharon Barcan Elswit More episodes with Kesha Christie:Exploring Caribbean FolkloreTrickster TalesSupport the showWhat is moreish? | more·​ish ˈmōrish | informal, of food, causing a desire for more If you are enjoying the podcast, consider supporting the show to help us continue to make great content.Join us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce