Anancy

/ əˈnænsɪ /

noun

1. a character in Caribbean folklore, a cunning trickster generally depicted as a spider with a human head; the subject of many Anancy stories , the character has its origins among the Ashanti of W Africa

Example Sentences

Anancy Festival Celebration of the Caribbean’s literature and folklore, designed to appeal to the young and young at heart, includes face painting, storytelling and arts and crafts. 3-5 p.m.

From Washington Post