The Crow

Crow is often seen as the keeper of Sacred Law, the one who knows the mysteries of creation. Many tribes see Crow as a shape-shifter who moves between realms. Crow medicine teaches about the power of change, personal integrity, and speaking truth.

Crows were associated with the Morrígan, goddess of battle and fate. They represented prophecy, war, and the transition between life and death. Seeing crows before battle could foretell the outcome. Crows carried messages from the Otherworld.

The three-legged crow Yatagarasu is a divine messenger in Japanese mythology, associated with the sun goddess Amaterasu. Crows represent divine intervention, guidance, and victory. They are considered auspicious birds in many contexts.

In Hindu tradition, crows are associated with ancestors and are fed during Shraddha ceremonies. They are believed to carry messages from deceased family members. Crows represent the connection between the living and the dead.

Crows were sacred to Apollo and Athena. They were considered prophetic birds, and their behavior was studied for omens. The crow's intelligence made it associated with wisdom and the arts. They served as messengers of the gods.

The crow is a significant figure in many Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, often as a trickster and culture hero who brought fire to humans. Crow represents cunning, survival, and the creative trickery that benefits the community.

In Chinese tradition, the crow was once associated with the sun—three-legged crows lived in the sun. Crows can represent good or ill fortune depending on context. They are seen as intelligent, adaptable survivors.

Crows are associated with Mahakala, the protector deity. They are considered auspicious and protective, guarding practitioners and monasteries. The crow's black color represents the transformation of ignorance into wisdom.