THE crow is an intelligent bird, some people think that the crow is sinister and feeds on carrion, which symbolizes sinister decadence. Others believe that the raven, as one of the god Odin's divine animals, represents the ear of God in the world, and is an auspicious symbol. There are many theories about the meaning of the raven.
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Ravens: Warriors and wisdom
In the Middle Ages, the raven was considered a masculine, vigorous representative and a symbol of warriors. It is also said that crows and wolves hunted together. So, crow tattoos or crow patterned jewelry symbolize spirit, bravery and vitality.
In real life, crows have complex behaviors, showing strong intelligence and social activities. Typically fierce and aggressive, it can observe and learn human behavior. The crow that drinks water is no longer a fairy tale but a real story.
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The evil and disturbing bird
The raven is a symbolic figure in many Native American legends. Among some indigenous groups, legends depict crows as mischievous and ominous. In Western countries, crows will always be associated with the devil, as in vampire films the arrival of a vampire is always preceded by a crow.
The caw of the crow is mournful and in the poem Ravens, written by Edgar Allan Poe, the crow is described as a sinister, clumsy and ominous bird. Their appearance at midnight symbolizes death and a painful reminder of the narrator's lonely and sad state.
Ancient Greek mythology had a great influence on Europe. Legend has it that Apollo, the sun god, was in love with Coronis and sent the raven to monitor Coronis' behavior. One day the raven saw Coronis with other men and thought she was having an affair with them. So he returned and reported to Apollo, who shot and killed Coronis in a fit of rage.
But his crow was punished for not pecking the man's eyes. The raven's white feathers were burned by its solar flame. Since then, the crow has acquired a bad reputation. This is the origin of the raven in ancient Greek mythology.
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The city guardians
In London, the raven is the patron saint of the Tower of London. According to legend, if the raven in the Tower of London flies away, it means that the Tower will suffer bad luck, and the Kingdom of Great Britain will also be destroyed. In order to ensure the number of crows, people usually keep six or seven crows in the Tower of London. For this reason, it is not surprising that crows are considered mascots.
Crows are widespread in the UK and are protected by law. Harming them is punishable as it is believed that crows can eat carrion, prevent rotting carcasses from polluting the air, and clean the streets of any filth.
The messenger of the gods
The ancient Romans saw the domestication of crows as a solution to a public health problem, but the Celts saw them as gods, like Lugar and Bran. All believed that the raven could not be killed and, as with many other animals, the legend of the raven was woven into the legendary and practical history of mankind.
Legend has it that the earth was created by ravens, and Odin, the king of the gods, often sought advice from the ravens. His two ravens, one called Hugin, represents thought, and the other is called Munin, who represents memory. These two great ravens fly around the world every day and unreservedly report to Odin what they have seen. They can be said to be the eyes of Odin in the world.
In the Pacific Northwest, Native American mythology depicts the raven in a positive light, as the creator of the world.
Loyalty and filial piety
Crows, from a very young age, are “married”. They are devoted to love, and their feelings are such that male and female couples stay together all their lives, and the oldest live until their beads wedding (30 years). Everyone has the right to pursue love, and the faithful raven is no exception. Although they don't know where the lover of their dreams is or when he will arrive, the crows believe that time will make everything right.
Besides loyalty, the crow has the meaning of filial piety. Crows have the physiological phenomenon of returning food. The young crows bring back the food and give it mouth to mouth to the old crows, in return for their parental kindness. Therefore, the crow is actually a symbol of auspiciousness, wisdom, fidelity to love and filial piety.