And because of the differences between the cultures they belong two, one Trickster's definition of "tricks" may greatly differ from other Tricksters' definitions. However, they are also punishers of the mighty, the bane of hubris whose duty is to remind the powerful that they aren't almighty.īecause of their chaotic nature and their affinity toward back-stabbing, most Tricksters don't get along well with each other, despite what popular media may portray them. They break the rules of the gods or nature, sometimes maliciously but usually - albeit unintentionally - with ultimately positive effects. They are common in mythology and are feared due to their chaotic and unpredictable nature. Tricksters are divinities who represent and are associated with deception, lies, fraud, mischief, illusions, magic, and - of course - trickery. For example, the Greeks believed Prometheus tricked Zeus into choosing animal fat and bones as sacrifices, allowing humans to keep the good meat for themselves. Some cultures even combine the Trickster with the Hero archetype, an entity who used their trickery to fool the gods and help mankind. These tales are often used to teach about the natural order or the social rules within their cultures. Many cultures have tales of the Trickster using their cunning mind to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. Some examples include Hermes from Classical mythology and Odin from Norse mythology. They openly question, disrupt, or mock authority, though many of them are known for possessing immense authority within their respective pantheon. Often possessing a great deal of secret knowledge, Tricksters have the reputation of being either cunning or foolish or both. They "violate" principles of social and natural order, playfully disrupting normal life and then re-establishing it on a new basis. They are considered "boundary-crosser", as they cross and often break both physical and societal rules. Tricksters are a special type of deities, one born with powerful reality-warping abilities and are general disregard to the rules. In mythology and the study of folklore and religion, a trickster is a character in a story ( god, goddess, spirit, human or anthropomorphisation) who exhibits a great degree of intellect or secret knowledge and uses it to play tricks or otherwise disobey normal rules and defy conventional behavior.
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