Hynes, William J. ed. <br/><br/>
Mythical trickster figures  : contours, contexts, and criticisms 

 - Tuscaloosa, AL  University of Alabama Press  c1993 
 - x, 265p.; bibliog. refs.; bibliog.; index 
<br/><br/>1 William J. Hynes and William G. Doty - Introducing the fascinating and perplexing trickster figure. 2 William G. Doty and William J. Hynes - Historical overview of theoretical issues: the problem of the trickster. 3 William J. Hynes - Mapping the characteristics of mythic tricksters: a heuristic guide. 4 William G. Doty - A lifetime of trouble-making: Hermes as trickster. 5 Laura Makarius - The myth of the trickster: the necessary breaker of taboos. 6 Mac Linscott Ricketts - The shaman and the trickster. 7 Christopher Vecsey - The exception who proves the rules: Ananse the Akan trickster. 8 Robert D. Pelton - West African tricksters: web of purpose, dance of delight. 9 Robert S. Ellwood - A Japanese mythic trickster figure: Susa-no-o. 10 William J. Hynes and Thomas J Steele - Saint Peter: apostle transfigured into trickster. 11 T.O. Beidelman - The moral imagination of the Kaguru: some thoughts on tricksters, translation and comparative analysis. 12 Anne Doueihi - Inhabiting the space between discourse and story in trickster narratives. 13 William J. Hynes - Inconclusive conclusions: tricksters--metaplayers and revealers 
<br/><br/> '...contributes significantly to the literature of this important subject.  It presents in a single volume a variety of approaches and draws upon a wide veriety of cultures.  The introductory chapters, which develop typologies and grapple with methodological issues, together with the bibliography give the book lasting value.' 
<br/><br/> Hardcover 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0817305998 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>92019629 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Trickster<br/>Animals, Mythical
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GR524 .M96 1993