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  1. Br'er Rabbit - Wikipedia

    Several elements in the Brer Rabbit Tar Baby story (e.g., rabbit needing to be taught a lesson, punching and head butting the rabbit, the stuck rabbit being swung around and around) are …

  2. BRER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The words Brer and bruh both originated as written forms of a spoken alteration of the word brother that is used especially in southern African American English.

  3. Brer Rabbit | African-American, Trickster, Tales | Britannica

    The character’s adventures embody an idea considered to be a universal creation among oppressed peoples—that a small, weak, but ingenious force can overcome a larger, stronger, …

  4. Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby - American Folklore

    Brer Rabbit was sitting on a log combing the tar out of his fur with a wood chip and looking smug. “I was bred and born in the briar patch, Brer Fox,” he called.

  5. Br'er Rabbit Early Stories - Museum of American Folklore

    Br'er Rabbit is both an anthropomorphic animal and never so virtuous yet not entirely irredeemable. Today, Br'er Rabbit stories are regarded by many as a staple of American …

  6. What Does “Brer” Mean in Brer Rabbit? - ShiftyChevre

    Sep 17, 2024 · While “Brer” translates directly to “brother,” its meaning extends beyond a simple familial relationship. It conveys a sense of respect, camaraderie, and shared identity. In the …

  7. Brer rabbit and tar baby | USC Digital Folklore Archives

    The brer fox, the trickster “villain” of the variations of the brer rabbit and tar baby tale, is representative of a trickster who uses their sly nature to deceive others for their own personal …

  8. BRER RABBIT - Long long time ago

    Dozens of stories tell of the exploits of this trickster bunny, who, though small and weak, constantly outwits bigger and fiercer creatures such as Brer Fox, Brer Wolf and Brer Bear.

  9. Br’er Rabbit: Mythical Creatures - Mythical Encyclopedia

    Br’er Rabbit is a well-known mythical creature that originated in African folklore and was brought to the New World by African slaves. This trickster figure is known for his cunning and …

  10. BR'ER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    BR'ER definition: contraction of brother. See examples of br'er used in a sentence.