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| − | [[Image:KachinaCoyote. | + | [[Image:KachinaCoyote.png|thumb|360px|Coyote, in the guise of a young Peter Maza.]] |
| + | [[Image:CoyoteTornado.png|thumb|250px|Coyote in his tornado form.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:CoyoteDancer.png|thumb|250px|The Coyote Dancer]] | ||
| − | '''Coyote''' is a [[Oberon | + | '''Coyote''' is a [[Children of Oberon|Child of Oberon]], and a [[Kachina]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Coyote is a trickster figure, who has become particularly prominent in Native American legend | + | Coyote is a [[trickster]] figure, who has become particularly prominent in Native American legend and in the southwest of the [[United States of America|United States]], such as [[Arizona]], where the [[Coyote Carving]] was made in his honor. |
When he was a boy, [[Peter Maza]] performed the [[Dance of the Coyote]], a seldom-performed Kachina dance in Coyote's honor, at his father's request. This joined him to Coyote, and when he left Arizona, a part of Coyote went with him. Coyote felt the need to bring Peter Maza back to Arizona, so that they could be at least briefly re-united. | When he was a boy, [[Peter Maza]] performed the [[Dance of the Coyote]], a seldom-performed Kachina dance in Coyote's honor, at his father's request. This joined him to Coyote, and when he left Arizona, a part of Coyote went with him. Coyote felt the need to bring Peter Maza back to Arizona, so that they could be at least briefly re-united. | ||
| − | The answer to his need came in [[1996]], when [[David Xanatos|Xanatos]] discovered the Coyote Carving and decided to use it as a means of capturing Coyote and gaining various boons from him, such as immortality. He and [[Coyote (robot)|Coyote 4.0]] went to Arizona and began a construction project on the site, for the purpose of threatening the Carving. | + | The answer to his need came in [[Timeline#1996|1996]], when [[David Xanatos|Xanatos]] discovered the Coyote Carving and decided to use it as a means of capturing Coyote and gaining various boons from him, such as immortality. He and [[Coyote (robot)|Coyote 4.0]] went to Arizona and began a [[Xanatos Construction|construction project]] on the site, for the purpose of threatening the Carving. |
| − | This would lure Coyote out into the open, and allow Xanatos to trap him (using Coyote 4.0 for the job, since it was forged from the iron that had once made the [[Cauldron of Life]], and would thus be able to imprison a Child of Oberon). He succeeded in capturing Coyote in the end, but [[Goliath]], [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]], [[Angela]], [[Bronx]], [[Beth Maza|Beth]], and Peter Maza came to the trickster's rescue, and freed him. Coyote afterwards told Peter Maza about their link and his need to bring him back to Arizona, and then departed ''( | + | This would lure Coyote out into the open, and allow Xanatos to trap him (using Coyote 4.0 for the job, since it was forged from the iron that had once made the [[Cauldron of Life]], and would thus be able to imprison a Child of Oberon). He succeeded in capturing Coyote in the end, but [[Goliath]], [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]], [[Angela]], [[Bronx]], [[Beth Maza|Beth]], and Peter Maza came to the trickster's rescue, and freed him. Coyote afterwards told Peter Maza about their link and his need to bring him back to Arizona, and then departed. ''([[Cloud Fathers (episode)|"Cloud Fathers"]])'' |
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| + | {{CIT|Coyote's interests will one day converge with and compete against those of fellow tricksters [[Puck]], [[Raven]], and [[Anansi]].}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=3007] | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
| − | Coyote has many of the standard traits of a | + | Coyote has many of the standard traits of a trickster; he is clever, triumphs through outwitting his opponents, and likes to make wisecracks. But he is a benevolent figure at heart, who cares about those [[human]]s connected to him (such as Peter Maza), and uses his powers to help protect them. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=12484] |
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| + | Coyote's human form (at least, the one documented) looks remarkably like a younger edition of Peter Maza (perhaps as the result of their mystical bond). However, he can also take on the form of a whirlwind (and perhaps also that of an actual coyote). He likes to work subtly, often through manipulating occurrences in such a way that they seem to happen through coincidence rather than through [[magic]]al intervention. | ||
| − | + | ==Appearances== | |
| + | * [[Cloud Fathers (episode)|"Cloud Fathers"]] (First Appearance) | ||
| + | * [[The Gathering Part One|"The Gathering Part One"]] (No Lines) | ||
| − | ==Real World | + | ==Real World Background== |
| − | Coyote the Trickster is a prominent figure in Native American legend. The Coyote of the actual legends is more of a comical buffoon than his animated counterpart, generally portrayed as coming up with ingenious schemes to benefit himself which somehow wind up backfiring. However, at other times, he is portrayed as a culture-hero, who taught humans how to use fire and brought other useful skills to them. The Coyote of ''Gargoyles'' clearly echoes this latter interpretation. | + | Coyote the Trickster is a prominent figure in Native American legend. The Coyote of the actual legends is more of a comical buffoon than his animated counterpart, generally portrayed as coming up with ingenious schemes to benefit himself which somehow wind up backfiring. However, at other times, he is portrayed as a culture-hero, who taught humans how to use fire and brought other useful skills to them. The Coyote of ''[[Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' clearly echoes this latter interpretation. |
==Production Background== | ==Production Background== | ||
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Gregg Rainwater]] | '''Voice Actor:''' [[Gregg Rainwater]] | ||
| − | ==See | + | ==See Also== |
*{{wikipedia2|Coyote_%28mythology%29|Coyote (mythology)}} | *{{wikipedia2|Coyote_%28mythology%29|Coyote (mythology)}} | ||
[[Category:Canon characters]] | [[Category:Canon characters]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Oberon | + | [[Category:Children of Oberon]] |
[[Category:Real world characters]] | [[Category:Real world characters]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Characters voiced by Gregg Rainwater]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:58, 10 September 2024
Coyote is a Child of Oberon, and a Kachina.
Contents
History
Coyote is a trickster figure, who has become particularly prominent in Native American legend and in the southwest of the United States, such as Arizona, where the Coyote Carving was made in his honor.
When he was a boy, Peter Maza performed the Dance of the Coyote, a seldom-performed Kachina dance in Coyote's honor, at his father's request. This joined him to Coyote, and when he left Arizona, a part of Coyote went with him. Coyote felt the need to bring Peter Maza back to Arizona, so that they could be at least briefly re-united.
The answer to his need came in 1996, when Xanatos discovered the Coyote Carving and decided to use it as a means of capturing Coyote and gaining various boons from him, such as immortality. He and Coyote 4.0 went to Arizona and began a construction project on the site, for the purpose of threatening the Carving.
This would lure Coyote out into the open, and allow Xanatos to trap him (using Coyote 4.0 for the job, since it was forged from the iron that had once made the Cauldron of Life, and would thus be able to imprison a Child of Oberon). He succeeded in capturing Coyote in the end, but Goliath, Elisa, Angela, Bronx, Beth, and Peter Maza came to the trickster's rescue, and freed him. Coyote afterwards told Peter Maza about their link and his need to bring him back to Arizona, and then departed. ("Cloud Fathers")
Coyote's interests will one day converge with and compete against those of fellow tricksters Puck, Raven, and Anansi. [1]
Characteristics
Coyote has many of the standard traits of a trickster; he is clever, triumphs through outwitting his opponents, and likes to make wisecracks. But he is a benevolent figure at heart, who cares about those humans connected to him (such as Peter Maza), and uses his powers to help protect them. [2]
Coyote's human form (at least, the one documented) looks remarkably like a younger edition of Peter Maza (perhaps as the result of their mystical bond). However, he can also take on the form of a whirlwind (and perhaps also that of an actual coyote). He likes to work subtly, often through manipulating occurrences in such a way that they seem to happen through coincidence rather than through magical intervention.
Appearances
- "Cloud Fathers" (First Appearance)
- "The Gathering Part One" (No Lines)
Real World Background
Coyote the Trickster is a prominent figure in Native American legend. The Coyote of the actual legends is more of a comical buffoon than his animated counterpart, generally portrayed as coming up with ingenious schemes to benefit himself which somehow wind up backfiring. However, at other times, he is portrayed as a culture-hero, who taught humans how to use fire and brought other useful skills to them. The Coyote of Gargoyles clearly echoes this latter interpretation.
Production Background
Voice Actor: Gregg Rainwater
See Also
- Coyote (mythology) at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
