Jistu : The Trickster Rabbit

In many Southeast Native American tribes like the Cherokee, the Rabbit is regarded as a trickster. Although he doesn't usually do anything serious, he is prone to making inappropriate gestures and performing various other inappropriate behaviours. In some folklore, the Rabbit or Jistu is said to have stolen fire and brought it to the tribesmen.

He is also frequently associated with the abilities and characteristics of other animals in the folklore and most of the stories are about the deceptive nature of Jistu which almost always ends in misfortune for one of the people involved. The tales of Jistu the trickster rabbit are often used to explain many natural phenomenon associated with the wildlife of the region.

The Jistu is a regular rabbit in all ways that is commonly found in the region. What is markedly different is that the natural tendency of the Jistu is to trick and deceive his fellow animals.

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