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Mythological vs Trickster - What's the difference?

mythological | trickster |

As a adjective mythological

is of, or relating to myths or mythology.

As a noun trickster is

a mythological figure responsible for teaching others through the use of guile and treason.

mythological

English

Adjective

(-)
  • of, or relating to myths or mythology
  • legendary
  • (colloquial) imaginary, fabulous

    • Derived terms

    * mythologically

    See also

    * mythical

    trickster

    English

    Alternative forms

    * Trickster (especially in the sense of the mythological figure)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A mythological figure responsible for teaching others through the use of guile and treason.
  • One who performs a trick.
  • An impish or playful person.
  • A fraud (person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain).

    • Related terms

    * trick

    See also

    * Loki * jester * prankster * gadfly