That's why all ravens are black today.Īccording to Livy, the Roman general Marcus Valerius Corvus (c. When the raven brought back the news that Coronis had been unfaithful to him, Apollo scorched the raven in his fury, turning the animal's feathers black.
According to the mythological narration, Apollo sent a white raven, or crow in some versions to spy on his lover, Coronis. They are said to be a symbol of bad luck, and were the God's messengers in the mortal world. In Greek mythology, ravens are associated with Apollo, the God of prophecy. Some of the more common stories are from those of Greek, Celtic, Norse, Pacific Northwest, and Roman mythology. The Raven has appeared in the mythologies of many ancient peoples. " The Twa Corbies", Illustration by Arthur Rackham to Some British Ballads
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