Anansi, Loki, and Why We Love Trickster Myths
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the captivating world of trickster figures in global cultures through this TEDx talk by Dr. Emily Zobel Marshall. Delve into the enduring allure of shape-shifting tricksters, examining their revolutionary potential and relevance in today's society. Discover how these age-old, cross-cultural archetypes have resonated throughout history, serving as dual forces of destruction and creation. Learn from Dr. Marshall's expertise in postcolonial literature and her extensive research on trickster figures in African Diaspora folklore, oral cultures, and literature. Gain insights from her notable publications, including "Anansi's Journey: A Story of Jamaican Cultural Resistance" and "American Trickster: Trauma Tradition and Brer Rabbit." Understand the connections between trickster myths and contemporary issues of anti-racism and homelessness through Dr. Marshall's roles in various organizations and her creative pursuits as a poet.
Syllabus
Anansi, Loki, and why we love trickster myths | Emily Zobel Marshall | TEDxLeedsBeckettUniversity
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