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Trickster Gods and Figures

From cunning shapeshifters to mischievous deities, can you identify the trickster figures from various mythologies?

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  • 01In Norse mythology, which god is known as the 'sly one,' a shapeshifter and trickster who both helps and hinders the other gods?
  • 02Which Greek god, the messenger of the Olympians, stole Apollo's cattle as an infant and invented the lyre?
  • 03Anansi, the trickster hero of many West African and Caribbean folktales, most often takes the form of what creature?
  • 04In the mythologies of many Native American tribes, which animal is a prominent trickster figure, culture hero, and buffoon?
  • 05In Japanese folklore, what shapeshifting yokai, often depicted as a raccoon dog with a large scrotum, is known for its mischievous nature?
  • 06Which Egyptian god, associated with chaos and storms, murdered his brother Osiris and is often seen as an antagonist or trickster figure?
  • 07In Polynesian mythology, which demigod is a famous trickster who fished up islands, snared the sun, and stole fire for humanity?
  • 08Who is the 'Monkey King' from the Chinese classic 'Journey to the West,' a powerful and rebellious immortal known for his trickery?
  • 09In the mythologies of the Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples, which bird is credited with releasing the sun, moon, and stars into the world through clever trickery?
  • 10In Hindu mythology, which god is known for his mischievous childhood pranks, such as stealing butter, and his divine tricks as an adult?
  • 11Besides the Tanuki, what other famous shapeshifting animal from Japanese folklore is a well-known trickster, often depicted as an intelligent fox with multiple tails?
  • 12Eris is the Greek goddess of discord and strife, a trickster figure best known for starting the Trojan War with what object?

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