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This thread is quite interesting to me.  In Muskogee legend, the trickster
is Cufe (pronounced CHOO-fee).  I remember my father telling me the story
of how Cufe brought fire to humans (aparently against the Master of
Breath's instructions, but right in line with His plan.)  Knowing the
satanic nature of Cufe, the Great Spirit knew he could count on him to do
just the opposite of what was instructed - and absolutely forbid him to
give the secret of fire to the humans.

Cufe was the most clever and beautiful animal in the woods.  He feared
nothing, and loved to show off his beautiful long tail.  As a punishment
for giving fire to humans, the Master of Breath scorched and singed Cufe's
tail off, and made him the most fearful animal in the woods - made to run
and hide. especially from human beings, forever.  But, you can still see
him if you go to the woods, stubby little tail and all.

Cufe is the Muskogee word for "rabbit".

Peace,
Danny