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A to Z of Anansi the spider.
K is for King
Kings, marrying off their beautiful daughters to the highest bidder, turn up in Anansi stories, just as they do in many fairy tales.
One such story in my book, Anansi and Company, is "Anansi and Beetle." To win the hand of the princess, all that is needed is a jar full of money. Of course, Anansi does not have any money, but Beetle does.
K is for King
Kings, marrying off their beautiful daughters to the highest bidder, turn up in Anansi stories, just as they do in many fairy tales.
One such story in my book, Anansi and Company, is "Anansi and Beetle." To win the hand of the princess, all that is needed is a jar full of money. Of course, Anansi does not have any money, but Beetle does.
Let the games begin.
This isn't exactly a painting of a king auctioning off his daughter (it's The Judgement of Midas) but it kind of looks like it. I also like that there's a fiddle and flute player.
Kings always have "beautiful daughters," don't they. I suppose that helps when getting the jar of money.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this story note and the lovely pic.
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A beautiful painting which I have not seen before.
ReplyDeleteThis picture works for me, Bish. As for that ransoming off business, that's another reason I appreciate my century.
ReplyDeleteI can see where the painting looks like an auction with the daughter being the prized item for sale. Great post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDeb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com
Poor girl. But then, I suppose she doesn't expect much else except this. It is a beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture! And thank heavens I'm not one of those daughters being auctioned off! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pic...so cool to draw it in with Anansi. Kind of scary to thing that way back when, women were property, and there are places where that is still true today.
ReplyDeleteThe painting is lovely! It seems that Midas would be the one with the gold and Anansi should forget Mr. Beetle and go after him! lol
ReplyDeleteThat makes me very glad I'm not a princess.
ReplyDeleteAnd who wouldn't want a fiddle and flute player at their auction? I imagine it would prompt people to be freer in their bidding. ;)
ReplyDeleteInteresting post! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI say paintings like this shouldn't have titles so you can interpret them as you wish. :D
ReplyDeleteThank God I never was a princess nor will be :)
ReplyDeleteThings aren't perfect for women today, but I'm glad I live in this era.
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