trickster tales

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Scope note
Folk tales of mythical figures who are comical or deceitful; the tales are amusing yet also serve to highlight important social values. Typical characters include Br'er Rabbit, Coyote, Til Eulenspiegel, Badger, and Ananse.
trickster tales
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024