{"product_id":"fool-me-tricksters-and-their-stories-9781968185138","title":"Fool Me: Tricksters and Their Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the wild, wise, and irreverent world of trickster figures from every corner of the globe in this vibrant collection of tales and commentary. \u003ci\u003eFool Me\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates mischief, humor, and divine imperfection through the lens of global folklore and mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTricksters have always played a vital role in how cultures understand chaos, humor, and human nature. In \u003ci\u003eFool Me: Tricksters and Their Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, author and folklorist Ashley Oppon invites readers on a globe-spanning journey through the myths and tales of divine troublemakers, clever fools, and sacred pranksters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection begins by exploring what makes a trickster and how these mischievous characters can be venerated or honored like more traditional deities. Whether encountering Enki and the Djinn of Mesopotamia or hearing the tales of Eshu and the tokoloshe in Africa, Oppon takes you on a journey across continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each tale, \u003ci\u003eFool Me: Tricksters and Their Stories\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to reflect on the deeper wisdom behind the mischief and how divine imperfection helps us laugh, learn, and find our way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crossed Crow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781968185138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210","brand":"Ashley Oppon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604448374965,"sku":"9781968185138","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fool-me-tricksters-and-their-stories-9781968185138","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}