An author writing about Anansi would own the copyright for that written material. Just because the myths and legends about Anansi might be widely known, that does not mean that any published writing about them is in the public domain. (It might be; it depends on how long ago it was written). See related questions and links
The Anansi stories originated hundreds of years ago in the folklore of the Ashanti people in ancient Ghana. -Anansi is a wise and tricky spider. The stories later spread by oral recounting to the West Indies, Surinam and curacao.
They were educated by story tellers that told of the African history. They heard stories like Ananzi the spider.
A single word would not be subject to copyright protection; however that doesn't mean there is no action that can be taken against an individual producing stories using the Avatar universe.
It first came into stores August 2nd, 2008
It depends on the extent of the reference and the portrayal of the product, slogan, character, or story. Negatively portraying a product, for example, may cause the trademark holder to take action.
African folktales about Anansi the spider.
Alistair Campbell
the setting of the story is in japan at the paradise
The stories of Anansi the spider originate from West African folklore and have been passed down through generations. There is no specific date for when these stories were first told, as they have been around for centuries.
The Anansi stories originated hundreds of years ago in the folklore of the Ashanti people in ancient Ghana. -Anansi is a wise and tricky spider. The stories later spread by oral recounting to the West Indies, Surinam and curacao.
Anansi stories typically feature the character Anansi, a cunning and mischievous spider from West African folklore. These stories often involve Anansi using his cleverness to outwit others or solve problems. Anansi stories can also incorporate themes of trickery, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.
The sky god that Anansi the Spider asked to own all the stories is called Nyame. Anansi wanted to gather all the tales in the world to preserve them, and he struck a deal with Nyame to achieve this.
Anansi the Spider - book - was created in 1972.
Jamaica Anansi Stories was created in 1924.
The cast of Anansi the Spider - 1969 includes: Athmani Magoma as Narrator
I believe a spider.
Anansi is a spider appearing in African folktales as a cunning trickster and the King of all Stories. These stories started in Ghana (a country in western Africa) and have spread all over the world, the oral traditions traveling with slaves as they were sold to the West Indies and the Americas. I hope that's helpful! I'm doing a paper about Anansi, too.