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 …

…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. Works Citied and Consulted Hearn, Betsy. Respect The Source. Library Journal, 1993. Malveaux, Julianne. Moral Education in and Immoral Society, vol.19 issue 14. Washington D.C: Higher Education, 2002. Sommers, Christina Hoff. Teaching the Virtues From Teaching Philosophy. Florida: The American Philosophical Association, 1991.