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Anansi and the Moruga Scorpion – A Tale of Folklore, Trickery, and Wisdom

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Anansi and the Moruga Scorpion – A Tale of Folklore, Trickery, and Wisdom

Step right up, folks! Gather ‘round for a tale that’s as old as time. “Anansi and the Moruga Scorpion” isn’t your grandma’s folklore—unless your grandma was a prankster with a mischievous glint in her eye. This rollicking story brings together Anansi, the legendary trickster, and the formidable Moruga Scorpion in a showdown of wits and whimsy that will leave you laughing and nodding in approval. I once tried to impress my friends with a reenactment of Anansi’s escapades at a family gathering—let’s just say, my attempt at trickery ended with us all in fits of laughter and a slightly singed...

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