Coyotes, whose binomial name is Canis latrans, belong to the canine family and are close relatives of the wolf. Native to North America, coyotes have a reputation for being tricksters who prey on livestock and pets. But without them, the ecosystem would suffer; rodent and small predator populations would skyrocket. And despite their reputation forContinue reading “Coyote Symbolism & What It Means To See A Coyote”
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Forget Hades and Loki, who was the Celtic god of death?
The names of the ancient Celtic gods are much less known than those of their Greek and Norse counterparts. Thanks to modern retellings of ancient myths in books and movies, names such as Hades, the Greek god of the Underworld, and Loki, the Norse trickster god, are well known. But the gods and goddesses ofContinue reading “Forget Hades and Loki, who was the Celtic god of death?”
Who Is Jack Frost?
Is Jack Frost nipping at your nose? If so, you might be interested in the origin of this enduring winter character. Learn more! During the holiday season, Jack Frost returns to our collective imagination, along with Santa Claus, Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, and the rest of our array of favorite seasonal characters. JackContinue reading “Who Is Jack Frost?”
How Loki Shapeshifted From Nordic Folklore to a Marvel Icon
There are more than 800 years between the stories of Viking god Loki first being written down and his arrival (in the superb Tom Hiddleston) in the Marvel cinematic universe in 2011’s Thor. The new Disney+ series Loki, set to be released on June 9, is primed to explore more antics of Thor’s trickster brotherContinue reading “How Loki Shapeshifted From Nordic Folklore to a Marvel Icon”
Leprechauns: Facts About The Irish Trickster Fairy
There is something strangely compelling about the legend of a leprechaun. This Irish creature is said to be something of a trickster but gives you luck when gambling. So just what do we know about these cheeky little creatures? Legend or Living It is widely accepted that Leprechauns are just a legend; however, their beliefContinue reading “Leprechauns: Facts About The Irish Trickster Fairy”
Māui, The Fun-Loving Trickster Of Polynesian Mythology
An archetypal character who appears in the myths of many different cultures, the Trickster gleefully crosses and breaks physical and societal laws of both humans and gods, destroying norms, while openly challenging and ridiculing authority. As the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, Hermes plays this role as the patron of thieves and inventorContinue reading “Māui, The Fun-Loving Trickster Of Polynesian Mythology”
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