Trickster gods are characters in mythology that are known for their cunning and mischievous behavior. Two of the most well-known trickster gods are Loki from Norse mythology and Maui from Polynesian mythology. Loki is a god of mischief, fire, and magic who is known for his ability to shape-shift and his role in causing the death of the god Baldur. Maui is a demigod from Polynesian mythology who is known for his magical fishhook and his ability to slow down the sun.