There are a number of archetypes that pop up again and again in myths, legends, and fiction, and one of these is the Trickster character. This is a character who disobeys the rules and norms of conventional behavior and often lies, changes appearance, tells stories and generally acts in unpredictable ways. This is often contrasted with the Paragon archetype, which is someone who acts in ways which uphold the values of society and its ideals.

For a number of reasons, I’ve been thinking abo...