Cercopes

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The Cercopes are mischievous trickster dwarfs from Greek mythology known for their pranks and for once attempting to steal from the hero Heracles.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf figure in Greek mythology
mythological creature
alignment chaotic
appearsIn myths of Heracles NERFINISHED
associatedWith Heracles NERFINISHED
behavior play practical jokes on others
steal from travelers
countryOfOrigin Greek Antiquity
surface form: Ancient Greece
culture Greek mythology
describedAs dwarfs
mischievous
gender male
genre mythological folklore
hasVariant Cercops (singular form)
knownFor pranks
theft
trickery
languageOfOrigin Ancient Greek NERFINISHED
memberOf Greek legendary creatures
moralCharacter amoral
mythologicalType trickster
narrativeFunction to exemplify consequences of trickery
notableEvent attempted to steal from Heracles
physicalCharacteristic dwarf-like
small stature
relatedConcept trickster archetype
roleInMyth comic relief
deceivers of travelers
theme mischief
trickery punished

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