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Christmas Spider
The spider entity in Ukrainian folklore, known as the Christmas Spider, is part of an Eastern European folktale that explains a possible origin of tinsel on Christmas trees. This tale is particularly prevalent in Western Ukraine, where small ornaments in the shape of spiders, called pavuchky (meaning “little spiders”), are a traditional part of Christmas…
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Anansi
Anansi, a central figure in African folklore, particularly among the Akan people of Ghana, is a fascinating and multifaceted character whose tales have spread far beyond their original cultural context. Known for his cunning, wit, and trickster nature, Anansi often appears as a spider and sometimes as a spider with human characteristics or as a…