This essay reviews the diffren types of tricksters in early native american literature.

Which Is Better?
In Native American oral traditions, the sometimes vulgar, but sacred Trickster assumes many forms. He can be Old-Man coyote among the Crow tribes, Raven in northwestern Indian lore, or, more generically, The Tricky One. Though the trickster's form may very from legend to legend his role in Native Americans cultural society remains the same. The cultural lessons of virtue and morals the trickster teaches are vital in preserving Native American societies.
By passing the tales of the trickster on through the generations, Native Americans are able to teach the next generati…