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BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...7216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jade-story-book-stories-from-the-orient-penrhyn-wingfield-coussens--74098482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74098482Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:34 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...26051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-reindeer-thornton-w-burgess--74055146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74055146Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:43 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...9270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zanzibar-tales-george-w-bateman--74001645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74001645Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:27 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...9684falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laughing-bear-and-other-stories-robert-bloomer-hare-bell--73936324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73936324Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:40 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...8068falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-african-folk-tales-william-h-barker--73885609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73885609Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:17 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...9372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raggedy-ann-and-andy-and-the-camel-with-the-wrinkled-knees-johnny-gruelle--73808904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73808904Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:06:27 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...6456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fir-tree-fairy-book-clifton-johnson--73772322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73772322Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:34:42 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...24254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wanderings-of-oisin-william-butler-yeats--73739340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73739340Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:50:49 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...3094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fables-of-pilpay-abdullah-ibn-al-muqaffa--73676008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73676008Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:08:35 +0000William H. Barker"Fables of Pilpay-Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ" presents a timeless collection of moral tales that have captivated audiences for centuries. These fables, rich with wisdom and insight, explore themes of human nature, ethics, and the consequences of our...24393falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-enchantment-from-spain-elsie-spicer-eells--73640827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640827Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:45:54 +0000William H. BarkerTales of Enchantment from Spain by Elsie Spicer Eells invites listeners into a world rich with the magic and wonder of Spanish folklore. This collection showcases enchanting stories that reflect the cultural heritage and vibrant traditions of Spain,...10474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legends-of-saints-and-sinners-douglas-hyde--73596855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73596855Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:17:36 +0000William H. Barker"Legends of Saints and Sinners" by Douglas Hyde offers a captivating exploration of the timeless tales that blend the sacred and the profane, showcasing the complexities of human nature through its rich narratives. This collection delves into the...29191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/children-s-wonder-book-various--73549763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73549763Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:12:10 +0000William H. BarkerThe "Children's Wonder Book-Various" is a delightful collection that invites young listeners into a world of imagination and creativity. This anthology offers timeless stories that spark curiosity and encourage a sense of wonder, making it a perfect...21213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fisherman-and-his-soul-version-2-oscar-wilde--73495872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73495872Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:38:01 +0000William H. Barker"Fisherman and His Soul" by Oscar Wilde is a timeless tale that explores the profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between the material and the spiritual. The story follows a fisherman who must confront the consequences of his desires...5542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-farmer-mybrow-and-the-fairies--68878035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878035Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:17 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...322anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-how-mushrooms-first-grew--68878033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878033Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:17 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...273anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-the-omanhene-who-liked-riddles--68878031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878031Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:20 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...416anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-why-tigers-never-attack-men-unless-they-are-provoked--68878030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878030Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...192anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-the-ungrateful-man--68878029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878029Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...235anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-to-lose-an-elephant-for-the-sake-of-a-wren--68878028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878028Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:15 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...190anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-king-chameleon-and-the-animals--68878027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878027Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:20 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...239anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-quarcoo-bah-boni--68878026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878026Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...538anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-why-the-leopard-only-catches-prey-on-its-left--68878024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878024Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:25 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...121anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-the-leopard-and-the-ram--68878023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878023Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:18 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...225anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-the-robber-and-the-old-man--68878020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878020Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...142anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-maku-mawu-and-maku-fia--68878019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878019Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:21 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...489anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-the-lion-and-the-wolf--68878015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878015Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:17 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...149anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-kwofi-and-the-gods--68878014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878014Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. 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BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...226anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-ohia-and-the-thieving-deer--68878010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878010Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:44 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...572anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-why-the-moon-and-stars-get-light-from-the-sun--68878009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878009Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:40 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...322anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-honourable-minu--68878007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878007Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:37 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...165anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-how-beasts-and-serpents-came-into-the-world--68878004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878004Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:35 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...454anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-why-the-sea-turtle-beats-its-breast--68878003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878003Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:32 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...140anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-morning-sunrise--68878002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878002Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:30 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...150anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-the-grinding-stone-that-ground-flour-by-itself--68878001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878001Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:28 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...272anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-adzanumee-and-her-mother--68878000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68878000Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:26 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...194anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-anansi-and-the-blind-fisherman--68877999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877999Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:23 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...151anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-why-spiders-are-always-found-in-corners--68877998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877998Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:21 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...273anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-why-we-see-ants-carrying-bundles--68877996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877996Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:18 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...327anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-the-squirrel-and-the-spider--68877995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877995Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:14 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...209anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-why-white-ants-always-harm-man-s-property--68877994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877994Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:12 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...265anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-tit-for-tat--68877991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877991Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:09 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...312anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-why-the-lizard-moves-his-head-up-and-down--68877989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877989Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:07 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...416anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-thunder-and-anansi--68877987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877987Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:03 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...414anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-anansi-and-nothing--68877986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877986Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:00 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...259anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-how-wisdom-became-the-property-of-the-human-race--68877985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877985Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:27:58 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...176anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-how-we-got-the-name-spider-tales--68877984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68877984Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:27:56 +0000William H. BarkerDive into the enchanting world of West African folklore with this captivating collection of tales centered around Anansi, the clever trickster god. Often portrayed as a spider, a human, or a fascinating blend of both, Anansis stories are filled with...220anansi,animals,culture,folklore,myth,stories,tales,trickster,west africa,wisdomfalsefull