Raven
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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 named Sýnin accompanied the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir on her 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 across the Nine Realms.[1]
Gallery
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A promotional screenshot featuring raven sails of the longship and Sýnin -
Eivor with Sýnin -
The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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