5 Disturbing Facts about Anansi the Spider with Messed Up AI-Generated Images

Gio Parks
3 min readMay 31, 2023

African folklore is filled with fascinating tales and larger-than-life characters, and none is more iconic than Anansi the Spider. Anansi is a cunning and mischievous figure, often depicted as a trickster who outsmarts his foes with his wit and cleverness. However, behind the charming facade, there are some dark and twisted aspects to this beloved folklore hero. Brace yourself as we delve into 10 messed-up facts about Anansi the Spider. And because AI is all the rage these days, I used Midjourney to generate some grotesque images to accompany. Enjoy.

Anansi the Spider according to Midjourney

1. Cannibalistic Tendencies:

While Anansi is generally seen as a cunning trickster, he possesses a sinister side, as well. In some versions of the tales, Anansi is known to engage in cannibalism. He lures unsuspecting victims into his lair, only to devour them. This horrifying aspect of his character adds a disturbing layer to his cunning nature. I'm sure an AI image can't possibly be as disturbing as this story...

Looks like we're off to a great start...
Midjourney Prompt: Anansi the Spider Cannibalizing victims

2. Theft of Wisdom:

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Gio Parks

Aspiring fiction and fantasy writer and Black History enthusiasts.