Why Tricksters Are the MOST Dangerous Characters

Описание: The Trickster is funny, chaotic, and unpredictable… but that’s exactly what makes them dangerous. From Loki to Sun Wukong, from Anansi to the Joker, the Trickster archetype breaks rules, bends reality, and exposes truths no one else dares to face.

In this video, we explore why the Trickster is the most dangerous character in myth and fiction, and why every great story needs one.
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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:29 What is a "trickster"
1:31 Tricksters in Mythology
2:42 Tricksters in Fiction
4:07 Why they often outlive the Hero
5:55 Why they are dangerous
6:44 Tricksters nowadays








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