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Who is arguably the most important character in West African mythology?

the Rainbow Serpent

Anansi

Hanuman

Gilgamesh

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Since the Rainbow Serpent is from Indigenous Australian mythology, Hanuman is from Hindu mythology and Gilgamesh is from Mesopotamian mythology, I believe the answer is (B) Anansi

WHO IS ANANSI?

Anansi is a West African folklore character and is considered to be the god of stories, wisdom, knowledge, and trickery. He is most commonly depicted as a spider. The name, Anansi, literally translates to 'spider'. He is also, sometimes considered to be God of all knowledge of stories. He is mostly considered to be a trickster and is one of the most important characters in West African mythology.

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