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The following article/section is from the Tristan Strong continuity under Rick Riordan Presents and not the Riordanverse canon. |
African American Gods are the figures from African American folktales who became real through having their stories being told and shared with others. They reside on the island of MidPass in Alke.
Known Gods[]
- John Henry
- Brer Rabbit
- Brer Fox
- Brer Bear
- Rose
- Sarah
- High John
- Tarrypin
- Sis Crow
- Keelboat Annie
- Mami Wata
Trivia[]
- The African American gods can be seen as the youngest pantheon in any book or series to date, with their stories emerging from the 1600’s at the earliest.
- Brer, a title before three of the gods, is an informal word for “mister”.
Tristan Strong Trilogy | |
Books: | Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky | Tristan Strong Destroys the World | Tristan Strong Keeps Punching |
Main Characters: | Tristan Strong | Ayanna | Gum Baby | Anansi |
Secondary Characters: | Thandiwe | King Cotton | John Henry | Eddie Garvey | Maafa | Chestnutt | Nana Strong | Junior | Patty Roller | Granny Z |
Minor Characters: | Alvin Strong | Jessica Strong | Walter Strong | Fezile | Netta | Old Familiar | Mr. Richardson | Reggie Janson | DJ Kulture | Big Big | Terence Strong | Memphis Jones | Harold | Darla |
African American Gods: | Brer Rabbit | Brer Fox | Brer Bear | Sarah | Rose | High John | Tarrypin | Sis Crow | Keelboat Annie | Mami Wata | Lady Night |
West African Gods: | Anansi | Nyame |
Creatures: | Haint | Fetterling | Hullbeast | Brand Fly | Leopard Statue | Python Statue | Abiyoyo | Mmoatia | Plat-eye | River Spirit | Talking Skull | Boo Hag | Coffle | Twennymiles | Breakers |
Related Content: | Kwame Mbalia | Rick Riordan Presents | The Gum Baby Files |