Photo by Jan Wayne Fields
Randy had searched the Earth, and figured out the trick. He made a potion from eagle feathers, scorpion poison, and many other things. He stood on a rocky outcrop and drank, knowing he would become a god more powerful than the Titans.
*poof*
He became a rabbit.
Almighty Odin stood at the site. “He could’ve succeeded. Who switched the sugar for salt?”
“Not I,” said Zeus, sharpening his thunderbolts.
“Not I,” said Shiva, trying another yoga position.
“Not I,” said the Burning Bush.
All eyes turned to the Coyote-headed man.
“What?” said Coyote Trickster, savoring roasted rabbit. “I was hungry.”
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Written for the Friday Fictioneers: https://rochellewisoff.com/2018/04/25/11-may-2018/
Author’s Notes:
Coyote Trickster is a Native-American deity known for causing trouble:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coyote_(mythology)
EagleAye
Best laid plans and all that.
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…of rabbits and almost-gods. 😉
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LOL.
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I couldn’t help but think of Wile E Coyote, which made this all the funnier 🙂
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Hehe. He really shouldn’t have bought that potion making kit from ACME. 😉
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Now that was good. You tricked me though, I was expecting it to be Loki. Nice to have the Trickster making an appearance though. It reminded me that I haven’t read Andre Norton’s The Defiant Agents this year. A great story about Apache time agents 😀
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Hehe. It could easily have been Loki. I already had the Nordic pantheon covered with Odin, so the final kick went to Coyote. I’m pretty sure I’ve never heard of the Defiant Agents. Sounds interesting. Thanks Lyn! 🙂
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Hmmm… So many peeps to play with one’s plans…
Another burst out laughing one, Eric. You are so very good at it.
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Hehe. And that was just a sampling of the crowd. Glad you got a good laugh. If laughter is the best medicine then I want to be a doctor. 😉 Thanks Dale!
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Yes indeed… if definitely sign up with you, Doc.
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Ha ha ha. To be fair, the rabbit wouldn’t have tasted very great with no salt, so maybe his need was bigger 🙂
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Right? Rabbit without salt is a no go. Then again, I’m thinking Coyote just didn’t want anymore competition. 😉 Thanks much!
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Dear Eric,
Yep…set the coffee aside before I read. I’ve learned. 😉 This was no exception. A laugh out loud tale for sure. Rabbit tastes like chicken.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Haha! That’s a victory of sorts. Glad you got a laugh in any event. Thanks Rochelle!
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No mythology left untouched 🙂 Fun!
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Hehe. Thank you much! 🙂
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Nah! not sugar for salt! But trust you it would have definitely tasted mischievous along with all the other ingredients. Nobody to be blamed. Everyone is hungry! 😉
Still smiling at the trick played. 🙂
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Hehe. Smiles are awesome. Thanks much, Norma! 🙂
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Dear Doc
One of your very best – a sitcom as well as a perfect one liner as the reveal!
Shalom
Penny
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Haha! Awesome. I’ve got a new moniker. I’m glad the reveal appealed. Thanks Penny! 🙂
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Ha ha – that was very entertaining! Loved your take on the photo prompt.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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So good to know you had fun. Thanks so much, Susan! 🙂
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And nobody’s to blame? Very funny story. Their attention does seem to be lacking somewhat, especially Shiva with her mind on Yoga and Zeus fiddling around with his thunderbolts. Love the name Randy for one who turns into a rabbit.
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They are a bit lackadaisical, but they’re gods after all. Been there, done that, you know. Glad you caught my hidden detail of Randy the Rabbit. Thanks so much! 🙂
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This is great fun. Creative, entertaining. Nice job.
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Ah, what a great fable. I love it! Trust Coyote to make trouble.
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I know. It’s Coyote’s way. He can’t help it. 😉 Thanks so much! 🙂
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Oh, that Coyut tale was to die for… loved it! Hahahaha! The trickster at work doing what he does best…Love it!
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Hehe. Indeed. Coyote Trickster is consistent if nothing else. Thanks so much for the laughter. It always makes my day. 🙂
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Very fun and entertaining.
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Thanks very much! 🙂
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Great piece of classical humour with a moral twist, loved it.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you kindly! 🙂
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So funny 🙂
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Thank much! 🙂
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Do’h. It reminds me of accidentally using coffee granules when trying to make gravy
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Ooh. I think that’d be bitter, and a waste of good coffee. Thanks for stopping by Michael! 🙂
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Oh, that was too funny. I can’t really be sorry for Randy.
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Hehe. Me neither. Thank you much!
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Trickster was very clever indeed. Great story and I really enjoyed your reference to the Gods.
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He was always clever, often times too clever.
This time it worked out well for everybody. Randy hadn’t planned nice things. Thanks Nan! 🙂
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Ooops! Always a unique take on the prompt! Loved it… Hope you are well Eric! ❤
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Hehe. I do love pushing the envelope. I am well, thank you, and Hannah is waving hello to you. Thanks Courtney!
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👋
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Smiling all the way to the feast. Tasty
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Hehe. Thanks so much, Mike. 🙂
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:):):)
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