Anancy stories originated in West Africa. There are many
stories that are based on spirits that help people, and also
stories of mythical creatures that come after people if they
do harm to others.
A popular folklore in Jamaican culture are “duppies”.
“obeah” they can summon duppies to harm people.
homes she chooses and sucks the breath out of sleeping people. She is especially
into the water with her. She is often associated with the story of the Legend of the
Golden Table.
obtain the golden table.
The most popular is Anansi who is a spider but a crafty trickster. He tells lies and tricks
in Anansi and Fire.
four notes only and sung in a Yoruban dialect.
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