Coyote is the protagonist of many a Native American tale. A mythological character, he is bawdy, silly wise, and resourceful; he is clever, stupid. predictable, lovable, surprising,infuriating . . . These stories blend the Trickster with a real-life man. In his hilarious escapades, we find how any mortal can be seen as the hero, shape-shifter, mischief maker, and rascal of their personal "forest."