Anansi the Spider is an African trickster god.
History
Centuries ago, the tribes of M'Changa province of Zambesi invoked the spider god Anansi and begged his help in protecting their villages from their enemies. In return for their worship, Anansi used his magic to create five magical totems that gave their bearers the power of the elements. He gave one totem to each tribe, so that no one of them could ever become too powerful. The most powerful of his totems, which gave the power of the animal kingdom itself, he gave to a warrior named Tantu, who lived in the village of Zambesi.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Magic
- Metamorphosis: A trickster by nature, Anansi's most famous power is the ability to alter his shape into any form he chooses in order to fool and outwit his enemies.
- Telepathy
- Power Distribution
Notes
- This character or object is an adaptation of Anansi, a character or object in traditional stories. These include, but may not be limited to religious texts, myth, and/or folk lore. More information on the original can be found at Wikipedia.org.
Related
- 2 Appearances of Anansi (Arrowverse)
- 1 Images featuring Anansi (Arrowverse)
- Quotations by or about Anansi (Arrowverse)
- Character Gallery: Anansi (Arrowverse)
Footnotes