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Nanzi Rides Tiger

In short: In the Curaçao and Suriname tellings, Nanzi uses Tiger as a mount.

Nanzi Rides Tiger · A ride on Tiger’s back FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 224 Nanzi Rides Tiger In the Curaçao and Suriname tellings, Nanzi uses Tiger as a mount. Origin Anansi tellings documented in Suriname and Curaçao. The dates identify a revised book edition and the publication of a video archive record. Atlas record 2006 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A ride on Tiger’s back Reach¹ 2/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 2 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Anansi tellings documented in Suriname and Curaçao. The dates identify a revised book edition and the publication of a video archive record.

In Alvin Inecia’s Curaçao account, Nanzi says he will ride Tiger to the palace. He pretends to be ill and persuades Tiger to help him. The Suriname edition also puts Nanzi on Tiger’s back. In both tellings, the small spider’s success depends on what others see.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2006 · Suriname · Anansi telling
    Simon Franke / Anneke Huyser · Anansi. Surinaamse volksverhalen · Ba Anansi gebruikt Tijger als rijpaard · Public retelling
  2. 2012 · Curaçao · Nanzi telling
    Alvin Inecia (Tio Ali) · Anansi Masters · Curaçao G10, archive publication · Field documentation

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