Probably the best-known 'trickster' among the Greek deities was Hermes (messenger/ cup-bearer) who enjoyed playing not-always-amusing (except to him) practical jokes on both gods & mortals alike.
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∙ 16y agoBecause he's a Greek deity. If he were an Egyptian deity, he'd be in the Egyptian Mythology group.
The goddess Athena from Greek mythology is the deity that is famous for her intelligence. She is also the god of wisdom, warfare, battle strategy, skill, and handicrafts.
Chaos, meaning "gap" or "air" in Greek, is a ancient Greek deity.
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A nariad is a minor water deity in Greek (&Roman?) mythology.
The most well known deity of wisdom in Greek mythology is Athena. Athena is one of the twelve Olympians.
It depends what type of myths (like Greek or Irish or Egyptian)
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You can chose to do a summary of a myth, or choose a deity to write about.
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Hermes is generally depicted as mischievous and clever in Greek mythology. While he can be trickster-like, he is not typically portrayed as mean.
Some other obscure trickster gods include Eshu from Yoruba mythology, Baron Samedi from Haitian Vodou, Hermes from Greek mythology, and Lempo from Finnish mythology. Each of these figures is known for their mischievous and cunning nature, often challenging societal norms and expectations.