are they a part of mythology?
Yes - among the indigenous peoples of the Americas
Raccoon
In the mythology of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, the raccoon is the subject of folk tales.
what do raccoons eat? Insects, worms, acorns, walnuts, fish, bird eggs where are they commonly found? North America from Canada to Panama
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Raccoon [SEP] Mythology, arts, and entertainment
In the mythology of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, the raccoon is the subject of folk tales. Stories such as "How raccoons catch so many crayfish" from the Tuscarora centered on its skills at foraging. In other tales, the raccoon played the role of the trickster which outsmarts other animals, like coyotes and wolves. Among others, the Dakota Sioux believe the raccoon has natural spirit powers, since its mask resembled the facial paintings, two-fingered swashes of black and white, used during rituals to connect to spirit beings. The Aztecs linked supernatural abilities especially to females, whose commitment to their young was associated with the role of wise women in their society.