various schemes. Mischievous tricksters shine in their own tales, “How Stories Came to Earth,” “Coyote Steals Fire,” and “Master Cat,” where they deceive various gods to obtain their valuable possession. “How Stories Came to Earth” contains an unpredictable hero, Anansi the spider, who exceeds the sky god’s expectations by returning four burdensome beings. He captures the four creatures by creating unique traps. In the next story, “Coyote Steals Fire,” a dauntless coyote provides heat for the world…
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