Chapter 1
The ultimate birdbrain upgrade
Chapter 2
The neighborhood watch
Chapter 3
The bartering birds
Chapter 4
Crows in human culture
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life of the neighborhood crow
Ch 4 · Crows in human culture
artiteacher Crows in Human Culture
Tokyo crows are stealing hangers from the rack— (Yeah, they don't look back!) To build a shiny metal nest up in the tree— (Oh, just wait and see!)
artiteacher In these traditional stories, the clever bird stole light from a greedy chief to bring humanity the sun,
artiteacher A stone statue of the mythical Yatagarasu stands in the mountains of Japan.
Fun Fact
Odin's secret agents: In Norse mythology, the ravens Huginn and Muninn fly around the entire world daily to report secrets.
Glossary
trickster (noun)
A clever, mischievous character in folklore who uses cunning and deceit to play pranks or disobey normal rules. In Tlingit mythology, the crow is celebrated as a mischievous creator who stole the sun.
A clever, mischievous character in folklore who uses cunning and deceit to play pranks or disobey normal rules. In Tlingit mythology, the crow is celebrated as a mischievous creator who stole the sun.
Quiz
The three-legged crow is a common mythological symbol representing which celestial body in East Asian culture?
Quiz
Which ancient Japanese Emperor was guided through the mountains by the mythical crow Yatagarasu?
Quiz
What are the names of the two mythical ravens who whisper secrets to the Norse god Odin?
Quiz
In Pacific Northwest Indigenous stories, how did the clever crow or raven bring light to the dark world?
Quiz
According to Ojibwe legend, why are the crow's feathers black and its voice harsh?
Quiz
In many global cultures, why is the crow historically viewed as both a creator and a trickster?