I think I rather like the idea of the mythological Trickster, as things need a little shaking up (especially with humor) every now and then. Here are some examples, what do you think? Is the Trickster a villain, a hero, or both?
The Trickster is the annoying precocious kid who always asks questions. The Trickster is also the annoying kid who grows up to be a scientist, because the Trickster never stops asking those pesky questions.The mythological Trickster is the greatest of heroes. Why? Because while the Trickster is often a ****-stirrer, the Trickster serves a purpose.The Trickster will ask you to reconsider everything you believe in and the world you live in and the values you live by.The Trickster will make you uncomfortable.The Trickster shoots your ego full of holes.The Trickster starts revolutions.http://lagopus.livejournal.com/80466.htmlThe Trickster high-fives with the Buddha because he's grokked this illusion
thing.