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Tag Archives: Folklore
The Ultimate Trickster God Faces Death
How African folklore dealt with slavery and hardship
By far the most iconic character in traditional African folktales is Anansi, the trickster spider god. His wit and charm got him out of thousands of seemingly impossible situations, which earned him a place in nearly every story told by … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Africa, Anansi, Asante, Atlantic Slave Trade, Death, folk tales, folk tales about death, Folklore, Ghana, Jamaica, Spider, spider god, Spider web
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Estonia: Where Family and Folklore Thrive in Funeral Plans
In Eastern Europe, one country shows its commitment to traditional funeral garb
The Northern European country of Estonia has a very intricate tradition of dressing the departed in specific funeral garb to prepare them for the next life. As a cultural event, a traditional Estonian burial upholds the importance of family and … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Estonia, Estonian, Folklore, Funeral Clothes, Funeral Traditions, Northern Europe, University of Tartu
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