Trickster Tales

Tricksters in Ancient Greek Mythology


Tricksters in Ancient Greek Mythology aren't actually people or animals: They're Gods.  

 

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Hermes - Known as a trickster God.  He plays pranks on the other Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses.  He is a messenger and God of travel, athletics, sleep, dreams, and trade. 

Prometheus - Played a trick on Zeus that helped humans get more food from hunting.  He also stole fire from Zeus and gave it to humans.   
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