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Name: The trickster
Author: Radin, Paul

The Trickster myth, one of the most widely distributed stories in world folklore, is traced in this study as it manifests among the Winnebago people of central Wisconsin and eastern Nebraska. The work situates the Winnebago version within the broader context of indigenous North American traditions and compares it with parallel narratives from Greek, Chinese, Japanese, and Semitic cultures. It examines how core characteristics of the Trickster have been preserved and adapted through centuries, including their influence on later figures such as the medieval jester and modern entertainers. The paper offers a detailed presentation of a specific Winnebago Trickster tale, illustrating the myth’s resilience and adaptability.

First publish date: 1956

Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

Authors: Radin, Paul

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