THE INTRODUCTION PAGE TO

ANANSI THE SPIDER

In the country villages of Jamaica, when the sun goes down, the children gather around and listen

as a storyteller tells tales about Anansi. Who was Anansi? He was a spider who sometimes

walked as a man. He was known for his cunning and tricks and always getting the best of his

foe (even when he was as big as an elephant!).

Anansi's home was in the villages and forests of West Africa. When many people left for the

islands of the Caribbean, the Africans took with them the stories they loved. Stories about Anansi.

Now you can share in these stories and image what it was like to spend a night around the camp-

fire hearing the exotic tales about a clever spider and his friends.

Anansi stories are folktales that blend magic and mischief. This Webquest will present you with

a chance to learn about Anansi , Folktales , Geography and write you own Anansi story!!

Click on the "Task" bar to continue-----LET'S GO !!!!!!!!