trickster
C9486
concept
A trickster is a cunning, often mischievous figure who uses deception, wit, and unpredictability to challenge norms, expose truths, or create chaos within a narrative or social system.
All labels observed (13)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| trickster figure | 12 |
| court jester | 4 |
| trickster deity | 4 |
| hustler | 3 |
| prankster | 2 |
| trickster canonical | 2 |
| trickster god | 2 |
| court fool | 1 |
| courtJester | 1 |
| farceur | 1 |
| prankster character | 1 |
| pícaro | 1 |
| trickster archetype | 1 |
Instances (35)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Lann the Clever | — |
| Abu Zayd al-Saruji | trickster figure |
| Herbert Huncke | hustler |
| Tenali Ramakrishna | court jester |
| Georges Feydeau | farceur |
| Elegguá | trickster deity |
| Q | trickster figure |
| The Fool | court fool |
| Br'er Rabbit | trickster figure |
| Reynard | trickster figure |
| Sosruqo | trickster figure |
| Syrdon | trickster figure |
|
Raven
surface form:
Raven (Haida mythology)
|
trickster deity |
| Eddy | hustler |
| Touchstone | court jester |
|
Touchstone and Audrey
surface form:
Touchstone
|
court jester |
| Sky Coyote | trickster deity |
| Autolycus | — |
| Robert Larimore Riggs | hustler |
| Mr. Nancy | trickster god |
| Marquis de Carabas | trickster archetype |
| Anansi | trickster deity |
| Spider | trickster figure |
| Tenali Rama | court jester |
| Vikata Kavi | courtJester |
| Lázaro de Tormes | pícaro |
| Irving Zisman | prankster character |
| Loki | trickster god |
|
Māui (Polynesian demigod)
surface form:
Māui
|
trickster figure |
| Loge | trickster figure |
| The Turtle (Ninurta and the Turtle) | trickster figure |
| Jean-Yves Lafesse | prankster |
| Puss in Boots (fairy tale character) | trickster figure |
| Bredda Nancy | trickster figure |
| Vince Barnett | prankster |