Iktomi – Native American Spider-Trickster Spirit Whose Stories Teach Moral Values

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like many other mythological tricksters, Iktomi finds himself in constant trouble. He is very destructive, primarily to himself. Iktomi enjoys playing games and tricking people, but in most cases, his intricate plans to harm others backfire, and he finds himself in hopeless situations.

Being a shapeshifter and spider-trickster in Lakota mythology, Itkomi is famous for using strings to control humans like puppets.

Itkomi is an entertaining character whose memory is kept alive through stories passed down from generation to generation.

Many Native American myths and legends hold a deeper meaning, and the stories of the Indians can serve as a guide on how to find the right path in one’s life. The subject of Iktomi is often used to teach moral values and good behavior.

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