Anansi

Anansi is a deity known for his trickery, cunning and love for stories. Often depicted as a spider or a spider-human hybrid, Anansi is considered to be the god of nature, fertility, and creativity. His worshipers believe that he can control the weather and is responsible for the growth and harvest of crops. As a god of trickery, Anansi is known for his love of riddles, wordplay, and practical jokes. He is believed to use his wit and cunning to outsmart his enemies and to help his followers overcome obstacles. His tricks can be harmless or malevolent, depending on his mood and the situation.
Anansi's divine symbol is a spider in a web, which represents both his connection to nature and his skill as a weaver of tales. His followers believe that he weaves the threads of fate, and can manipulate the destinies of mortals by spinning new stories.
Despite his mischievous nature, Anansi is a beloved deity among many cultures, and his tales are often told as cautionary stories, parables or fables. His worship is prevalent in many regions, including the rainforests of the south and the savannahs of the west. His followers often pay tribute to him by leaving offerings of food, such as yams and bananas, at shrines dedicated to him.

Divine Domains

Nature, Trickery

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A spider in a web

Divine Classification

God