Lewis Hyde offers a ferociously fascinating take on the essential craft that tricksters offer humanity: their trickery and thievery works the joints that hold our world together, and keep it flexible in ways that would otherwise be impossible. He draws connections between mistletoe, Frederick Douglass, Norse mythology, John Cage, Prometheus, Hermes, Aristotle and others.

This is an exclusive recording of the 1995 Minnesota Men’s Conference. Register and attend the next Conference in Ely, Minnesota by visiting http://www.minnesotamensconference.com

Founded by Robert Bly in 1984, the Minnesota Men’s Conference celebrates the telling of old stories, the gifts of poetry and music, and opening our hearts to grief, wildness, and joy. We all want richness and meaning in our everyday lives; this sixday conference in September is a unique opportunity to speak honestly in a community of men.