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Raven Collection (#12)

"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Raven: A Journey through Mythology, Literature, and Art" In the realm of Norse mythology, Odin sits majestically on his throne

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 11067549

Picture No. 11067549
Ravens at feeding station January. Spain. Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 11067547

Picture No. 11067547
Raven January. Spain. Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 11067548

Picture No. 11067548
Raven January. Spain. Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 11067545

Picture No. 11067545
Ravens courtship display January. Spain. Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Colchester, Essex - Castle Park (Gardens)

Colchester, Essex - Castle Park (Gardens) Date: circa 1905

Background imageRaven Collection: Leonard Raven-Hill - English artist, illustrator, cartoonist

Leonard Raven-Hill - English artist, illustrator, cartoonist
Brother Brushes - Portrait drawing by Phil May of Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942) - an English artist, illustrator and cartoonist, who worked extensively for Punch Magazine. Date: 1895

Background imageRaven Collection: Crows (Corvidae corvus) in front of Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite

Crows (Corvidae corvus) in front of Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite

Background imageRaven Collection: Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, perched on lighting during snowfall

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, perched on lighting during snowfall, scavenging in fishing harbour, Grundarfjordur, Snaefellsnes, Vesturland, Iceland, March

Background imageRaven Collection: Common Raven (Corvus corax) flock, scavenging in snow covered fishing harbour, Grundarfjordur

Common Raven (Corvus corax) flock, scavenging in snow covered fishing harbour, Grundarfjordur, Snaefellsnes, Vesturland, Iceland, March

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10890366

Picture No. 10890366
Raven - in Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10890367

Picture No. 10890367
Raven - calling from Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10890058

Picture No. 10890058
Common Raven - One of the more intellegent birds - Immature birds on nesting cliff in May (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10890057

Picture No. 10890057
Common Raven - One of the more intellegent birds - Immature birds on nesting cliff in May (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10890056

Picture No. 10890056
Common Raven - in flight near nesting site - April (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10884362

Picture No. 10884362
Raven - calling - on field - feeding on carrion (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10884361

Picture No. 10884361
Raven - on field (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10884364

Picture No. 10884364
Raven - flock on field feeding (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10884360

Picture No. 10884360
Raven - pair courtship displaying on field (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10884363

Picture No. 10884363
Raven - three courtship displaying on field (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10884359

Picture No. 10884359
Raven - pair courtship displaying on field (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10884358

Picture No. 10884358
Raven - pair courtship displaying on field (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10881688

Picture No. 10881688
Common Raven - calling (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10863701

Picture No. 10863701
Raven (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10895158

Picture No. 10895158
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10895160

Picture No. 10895160
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10895159

Picture No. 10895159
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10984467

Picture No. 10984467
Raven - in field feeding on carrion Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10983461

Picture No. 10983461
Common Raven - adult in flight about to land Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10983462

Picture No. 10983462
Common Raven - adult perched on tree trunk Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10982740

Picture No. 10982740
Common Raven - in flight January - Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10982739

Picture No. 10982739
Common Raven - two in flight January - Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10898832

Picture No. 10898832
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10898831

Picture No. 10898831
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Picture No. 10898830

Picture No. 10898830
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Date:

Background imageRaven Collection: Australian Raven (Corvus coronoides) adult with young, begging for food, Kangaroo Island

Australian Raven (Corvus coronoides) adult with young, begging for food, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, February

Background imageRaven Collection: Little Raven (Corvus mellori) adult, walking on ground, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N. P

Little Raven (Corvus mellori) adult, walking on ground, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N. P
Little Raven (Corvus mellori) adult, walking on ground, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N.P. Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imageRaven Collection: North Easter Railway Pacific class 4-6-2 steam locomotive designed for express passenger

North Easter Railway Pacific class 4-6-2 steam locomotive designed for express passenger work by Sir Vincent Raven (1859-1934), 1922. Transport Mechanical Engineering England Britain

Background imageRaven Collection: The Raven Cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1890. Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the USA

The Raven Cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1890. Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the USA (1889-1893) at desk. On bust Secretary of State Blaine, who disagreed with Harrison over McKinley Tariff

Background imageRaven Collection: Halftone of god Odin looking for wisdom

Halftone of god Odin looking for wisdom
Odin or Wotan. One of principal gods of Norse mythology. God of War. Here he seeks wisdom to make him all - powerful. For this he sacrifices one eye

Background imageRaven Collection: Common Raven (Corvus corax) two adults, standing on lawn, Tower of London, London, England, January

Common Raven (Corvus corax) two adults, standing on lawn, Tower of London, London, England, January

Background imageRaven Collection: Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, close-up of head, England, August (captive)

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, close-up of head, England, August (captive)

Background imageRaven Collection: Common Raven (Corvus corax sinuatus) two adults, perched on logs

Common Raven (Corvus corax sinuatus) two adults, perched on logs, with Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) adult in background, Yellowstone N.P. Wyoming, U.S.A. October

Background imageRaven Collection: Crow. Corvus Corax

Crow. Corvus Corax

Background imageRaven Collection: Common Raven (Corvus corax) perching on branch, close-up

Common Raven (Corvus corax) perching on branch, close-up

Background imageRaven Collection: Raven (Corvus corax) perching on a branch, looking away

Raven (Corvus corax) perching on a branch, looking away

Background imageRaven Collection: Raven on a joshua tree C014 / 1537

Raven on a joshua tree C014 / 1537
Raven (Corvus corax) on a joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia). Photographed in Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA, in February

Background imageRaven Collection: Corvus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4411

Corvus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4411
Corvus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig




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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Raven: A Journey through Mythology, Literature, and Art" In the realm of Norse mythology, Odin sits majestically on his throne, embodying wisdom, poetry, war, and agriculture. His trusted companion, the raven, perches nearby as a symbol of his divine connection to the world. Across vast seas sailed Viking ships adorned with fearsome ravens carved into their prows. These birds guided warriors towards victory and protected them during treacherous journeys. Engraved in timeless lines is an image capturing a climber's daring ascent on Raven Wall at Bosigran cliffs near St. This classic extreme route challenges both body and mind while paying homage to these intelligent creatures. Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem "The Raven" takes flight within our imagination once more. Gustave Doré's illustrations bring this dark tale to life as we witness the eerie presence of this enigmatic bird. Within nature's tapestry lies four members of the Corvidae family - crows and ravens alike - displaying their intelligence and adaptability across diverse landscapes. Gazing upon Hydra Star Map reveals ancient civilizations' reverence for ravens as they were intertwined with celestial navigation systems that guided explorers through uncharted territories. Apollo himself offers a libation to the raven in a 5th-century BC kylix; even gods recognize their significance in mythological lore. In a political satire from 1892 by Joseph Keppler, Secretary of State James G. Blaine assumes Poe's raven persona uttering "Nevermore, " denying President Benjamin Harrison a second term amidst sinking hopes reminiscent of William Henry Harrison’s beaver hat legacy. From Odin's valkyries soaring alongside him to Apollo honoring its presence among gods – throughout history and across cultures –the raven remains an enduring symbol shrouded in mystery yet captivating our collective consciousness forevermore.