White Ravens have long been a subject of myth and legend. One version of a legend from the indigenous tribes of the Northwest says that raven was originally white but was turned black from the smoke when it brought fire to man. In one Native American prophecy it is said that the white raven will return when humans become spiritual again. Most of us have probably never even heard of white ravens -- until now.
Viking lore tells us that Odin sent out ravens to learn what was going on in the world. In Greek mythology,
Apollo’s white ravens also brought messages to humans, as servants of the god of oracles.
According to Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo sent a white raven, or crow in some versions to spy on his lover, Coronis. 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.
Chinese, Tibetan, Siberian and Native American folklore hold that the raven is a symbol of the sun. In Chinese mythology, a three legged raven lives in the sun, representing the sun’s three phases: rising, noon and setting. In native American tales the Raven steals the sun and is forced to give it back. In Siberian mythology, Kutkh, the raven spirit, brings light to the earth in several ways, either by peeling away the stones that cover the earth; by producing the sun from his beak; or by tricking other deities to give light to the earth.
In Lapland, the folklore of the Saami people talks of the raven’s feather of knowledge, called, the laevedolge. This special feather gives the raven its knowledge about the ways of the wolf and how to find food.
White Ravens signify justice. If you have done good or bad, the white raven comes to tell you that your future will reflect that. Similar to karma, the white raven comes to tell you that what goes around comes around. Raven spirit animals want you to act so you can have a bright future.
The White Raven is a sign of miracles manifesting themselves. It is a time of prophetic unfolding. Pay attention. If you do not yet see signs of this positive omen, it is truth that you have much work to do.
A White raven is something extraordinary to be seen, since they represent a rare natural phenomenon.
In symbolical sense, white ravens represent purity, light, and positive energy. If a person sees a white raven or, more likely, dreams about it, it is an extremely good omen.
A White Raven sighting indicates spiritual cleansing, discovering a new life path, being pure minded, good hearted, and in harmony with the world. White ravens are considered a blessing.
▪︎Credit: The South Bay Portal ~ Raven Lore
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