The idea relates back to the Iroquois creation story. The realms existed, the dark world (lower world) home to the great monster and he upper world of mankind. A woman conceived twin boys and they both brought great stress to her mind. In the womb one of the twins was taken over by darkness and evil while the other remained pure. The are both born and create the universe. They born of man and created man it self. The trickster understand human nature because they them selves are somewhat human. They are able to deceive as well as aid the human race to how even they see fit.
