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Definitions of "ANANCY STORIES"


1. ANANCY STORIES (Noun)


Definition

Anancy is a trickster folk hero from Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. He is often depicted as a spider with human qualities and characteristics. Anancy stories are popular because they teach lessons about survival and the triumph of the weak over the strong.


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Abeng , Accompong , Ackee , ADELPHI ,



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