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Anansi’s Proverb Match: African Wisdom Puzzle

Join the trickster spirit of Anansi in a new puzzle at The African Gourmet’s Puzzle Hub! Inspired by our exploration of Anansi and Schrödinger’s Cat, this 3x3 memory game challenges you to match African proverbs from Akan, Ewe, and Ashanti traditions to their timeless meanings. Flip cards to pair sayings like “Wisdom is like a baobab tree…” with their lessons, and uncover the paradox and strategy woven into Africa’s oral heritage.

Just as Anansi navigates contradictions to outsmart his foes, this game tests your wit and celebrates the depth of African storytelling. Perfect for fans of our Folklore Meets Science series, it’s a fun way to engage with the wisdom that has guided generations. Can you match all the proverbs? Play now and explore more at our Anansi and Schrödinger’s Cat post!

🕸️ Anansi’s Proverb Match

Flip the cards to uncover the meaning behind African proverbs inspired by Akan, Ewe, and Ashanti wisdom.

Wisdom is like a baobab tree...

No one person’s arms can embrace it — knowledge is shared.

The fool speaks, the wise man listens.

Listening is the beginning of understanding.

A child who is not embraced by the village...

Will burn it down to feel its warmth.

If you want to go fast, go alone...

If you want to go far, go together.

Rain does not fall on one roof alone.

We all share both joy and sorrow together.

The spider weaves its web with patience.

Great things are built thread by thread.

🕷️ Inspired by the folklore of Anansi the Spider | The African Gourmet