{"product_id":"fool-me-tricksters-and-their-stories-paperback","title":"Fool Me: Tricksters and Their Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAshley Oppon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAshley Oppon\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/her) is a spiritual practitioner, registered nurse, and death midwife. Having grown up in a home where she heard many Caribbean and West African folktales, she developed a love for mythology and religion from a young age. She is a volunteer at Good Grief, an organization dedicated to working with families through the grief process, and she hosts the Dine with the Divine, where she talks to guests involved with history, religion, and alternative spirituality. She lives in the great state of New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 6.03 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53801664905523,"sku":"9781968185138","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/tnd9c7mOn79781968185138.webp?v=1785975522","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/fool-me-tricksters-and-their-stories-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}