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[[File:ACV Promoshot-ravenshield.jpg|thumb|250px|A shield depicting two ravens]] | |||
'''Raven''' is a species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki|genus}} ''{{Wiki|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as relatively large black birds, ravens inhabit much of the [[Northern Hemisphere]]. | '''Raven''' is a species of birds belonging to the {{Wiki|genus}} ''{{Wiki|Corvus}}''. Recognizable as relatively large black birds, ravens inhabit much of the [[Northern Hemisphere]]. | ||
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In [[Norse mythology]], [[Odin]] was said to have two ravens, [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of all the goings-on in the worlds.<ref>{{Youtube|L_nb_YECQoQ|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer <nowiki>| Ubisoft [NA]</nowiki>|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> | In [[Norse mythology]], [[Odin]] was said to have two ravens, [[Huginn and Muninn]], who kept him informed of all the goings-on in the worlds.<ref>{{Youtube|L_nb_YECQoQ|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer <nowiki>| Ubisoft [NA]</nowiki>|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg|A promotional screenshot featuring raven sails of the [[longship]] and a raven | |||
ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png|Eivor with their raven | |||
ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Raven is a species of birds belonging to the genus Corvus. Recognizable as relatively large black birds, ravens inhabit much of the Northern Hemisphere.
History
During the 9th century, a raven accompanied the Viking Eivor on their journeys throughout the British Isles.[1]
In the 19th century, ravens were a common sight in London.[2][3]
Cultural significance
As a black bird, raven has been used throughout human history to highlight the darkness of a person's hair.[4][5][6][7]
Mythology
In Greek mythology, a place called Raven's Rock was where Odysseus planned the demise of his wife Penelope's suitors.[8] Even by the time of the Peloponnesian War, the place was home to a sizable flock of ravens.[9]
In Norse mythology, Odin was said to have two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who kept him informed of all the goings-on in the worlds.[10]
Gallery
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A promotional screenshot featuring raven sails of the longship and a raven -
Eivor with their raven -
The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Crewless
- ↑ Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston
- ↑ Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 4 – Frater V.O.V.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Cartouche Memoir 2
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Ithaka: Raven's Rock
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑
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