Anansi and the Talking Gourd | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

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Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

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Folktales by Firelight delivers local folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and historical stories and biographies from across the heartland and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of ancient stories, bedtime folktales, history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/

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Anansi and the Talking Gourd | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

8 minutes 3 seconds

4 months ago

Anansi and the Talking Gourd | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

What happens when the world’s most mischievous spider tries to steal wisdom? In this magical retelling, Anansi discovers that some treasures talk back — and not everything clever is wise.

Follow Anansi’s hilarious misadventure with a talking gourd from Ashanti folklore that teaches him a lesson he won’t soon forget.

🎙️ Part trickster tale, part transformation — this episode is perfect for:
– Fans of African folklore and trickster legends
– Students exploring West African oral traditions
– Listeners who love immersive audio storytelling with ASMR elements
– Families, educators, and nighttime story lovers

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