A spirit, god, animal, or human that behaves against convention for the good of others is called a(n):
a. aboriginal.
b. Wakanpi.
c. noble savage.
d. trickster.
d. trickster.
Tricksters are gods, spirits, humans, or wily animals (often a coyote in North American lore) that play tricks on people or otherwise act contrary to conventional norms of behavior, often for the good of others.
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