Coyote (trickster figure)

Coyote is a prominent mythological figure in Native American storytelling, often depicted as a trickster character. He embodies intelligence, curiosity, and cunning, frequently engaging in mischievous or humorous schemes that reveal human foibles and lessons. Coyote’s actions can disrupt order but also bring growth and understanding, illustrating that mistakes and improvisation are part of life's learning process. As a trickster, he blurs boundaries between right and wrong, challenging norms and encouraging reflection on morality, community, and balance in nature and human life.