Trickster Gods and Figures: Multiple Choice

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01Anansi, the trickster hero of many West African and Caribbean folktales, most often takes the form of what creature?
02In the mythologies of many Native American tribes, which animal is a prominent trickster figure, culture hero, and buffoon?
03Which Egyptian god, associated with chaos and storms, murdered his brother Osiris and is often seen as an antagonist or trickster figure?
04Besides the Tanuki, what other famous shapeshifting animal from Japanese folklore is a well-known trickster, often depicted as an intelligent fox with multiple tails?
05In Hindu mythology, which god is known for his mischievous childhood pranks, such as stealing butter, and his divine tricks as an adult?
06In the mythologies of the Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples, which bird is credited with releasing the sun, moon, and stars into the world through clever trickery?
07In Japanese folklore, what shapeshifting yokai, often depicted as a raccoon dog with a large scrotum, is known for its mischievous nature?
08In Norse mythology, which god is known as the 'sly one,' a shapeshifter and trickster who both helps and hinders the other gods?
09Who is the 'Monkey King' from the Chinese classic 'Journey to the West,' a powerful and rebellious immortal known for his trickery?
10In Polynesian mythology, which demigod is a famous trickster who fished up islands, snared the sun, and stole fire for humanity?
11Which Greek god, the messenger of the Olympians, stole Apollo's cattle as an infant and invented the lyre?
12Eris is the Greek goddess of discord and strife, a trickster figure best known for starting the Trojan War with what object?