Anansi the Spider is one of the most famous tricksters in all world mythology, he's also responsible for our most beloved stories and our most nefarious lies.
This post was definitely a reminder for me to navigate our world's complex stories with a critical eye. Not to believe in too much or too profoundly (including my own views). There's wisdom in pausing to question and reevaluate the accepted narratives that shape our world.
My thoughts exactly! We often get a sterilised version of myths in the 21st century, ones in which the deities seem infallible even when they're engaged in nefarious deeds. The thing I love about Trickster figures is it turns this Victorian-Classicist-Cleaned-Up-Marble approach in its head and they're incredibly fun!
This post was definitely a reminder for me to navigate our world's complex stories with a critical eye. Not to believe in too much or too profoundly (including my own views). There's wisdom in pausing to question and reevaluate the accepted narratives that shape our world.
My thoughts exactly! We often get a sterilised version of myths in the 21st century, ones in which the deities seem infallible even when they're engaged in nefarious deeds. The thing I love about Trickster figures is it turns this Victorian-Classicist-Cleaned-Up-Marble approach in its head and they're incredibly fun!