The Trickster is one of the oldest character archetypes in existence, often forming one of the most important deities in various mythologies, and often the instigator of many plotlines involving the gods, regardless of which religion you look at.
The Trickster openly questions and mocks authority, encourages impulse and enthusiasm, seeks out new ideas and experiences, destroys convention and complacency, promotes chaos and unrest. At the same time, the trickster brings new knowledge, wisdom and many
An Aesop. Even when punished horribly for his effrontery, his indomitable spirit keeps him coming back for more.
Tricksters can be anything from gods of chaos, bedeviling heroes for a few laughs, to master manipulators who use cruel ploys and
sadistic choices, to heroes (or more likely
Anti Heroes) who make up for a lack of strength or bravery with
manipulation,
planning, or just plain
cheating.
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