Nihansan And Bricriu: Unpredictable Tricksters Who Fool Others And Are Fooled Themselves

A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Tricksters – rebellious, naughty, and often entertaining characters – are commonly known in many cultures and appear in various forms in ancient folktales and myths.

They are jokers who, with their quick wits, can easily deceive and exploit their fellows for their pleasure. They usually appear as semi-divine creatures that may permanently change an animal’s appearance or river course and do other unbelievable tricks.

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Unfortunately, by fooling others, tricksters are eventually fooled, humiliated, and even lost their lives. The most notable trickster in Irish myths is Bricriu, a bard named “Poison Tongue.”

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