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In Irish mythology, ravens are associated with war, death, and prophecy:
The Morrígan
The Celtic goddess of war and fate, the Morrígan is often depicted as a raven, the Badb. She is said to foretell doom, death, or victory in battle. After the death of the hero Cú Chulainn, the Morrígan appeared on his shoulder as a raven.
Badb
The war goddess Badb also takes the form of a raven or crow in the story of Táin Bó Cúailnge. In this story, she causes terror among the forces of Queen Medb of Connuaght.
The proverb "To have a raven's knowledge" This proverb means to have supernatural powers, like a seer.
The raven's cackle. The raven's cackle is said to sound like "cras, cras", which is Latin for "tomorrow". This supports the legend that the raven can foretell the future.
- Ravens are also considered to be one of the oldest and wisest animals. They are intelligent, recognizing their own image in a mirror and able to process complex thoughts. Ravens are widespread in Ireland, and can be seen in Connemara and Wicklow National Parks.