97. Trickster-Monster Complex Part Last - The Prequel

In this concluding (for now) episode on the Trickster-Monster Complex, we explore the roles of tricksters and monsters across cultures, mythologies, and consciousness states. We delve into archetypes like Hecate, Morgana Le Fay, and the trickster's influence on societal norms, portals, and spiritual transformations. References: Primary Sources Hansen, George P. (2001), The Trickster and the Paranormal , Xlibris corp. Hyde, Lewis (1997). Trickster Makes this World: Mischief. Myth, and Art. Farrar, Straus & Giroux Pelton, Robert D. (1980). The Trickster in West Africa A study of Mythic irony and sacred delight. California Press Basso, Ellen B. (1987). In Favor of Deceit: a Study of Tricksters in and Amazonian Society. University of Arizona Press, Tucson Other Sources Rangda at the crossroads: Nadeau, K. (Nov 2020). Dancing around the Cauldron with Rangda, the Balinese widow-witch: Exploring gender relations and attitudes toward women and children in Southeast Asia . Department of Anthropology, California State University, p Trickster archetype in the group dynamic: The Richards in Jung to live by: Understanding the Trickster "Archetype": How to Answer its Riddle - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN25Nmp9HLs Boundary & Ritual: Turner, V.W. (1969) Ritual Process, Cornell University, forward p vii Trickster overlap: Van Gennep, Arnold (1909), The Rites of Passage, University of Chicago Press Chaldean Oracles and Hekate: Johnston, Sarah I. (1990). Hekate Soteira, Scholars Press Kurdaitcha of the Warlpiri: Musharbash, Y., & Presterudstuen, G.H. (2014). Monster anthropology in Australasia and beyond. Academia.edu p144,p153-154