I have always had a thing for blackbirds because Ravens figure prominently in Norse tradition. First off as Odin’s birds, Huginn and Muninn - they flew out in the morning and returned in the evening reporting back to Odin. Also they are often believed to be - “As creatures of the air, ravens are linked to the realm of thought, intellect, intention and the life-force which carries the seed-patterns of destiny.
In the Norse myths and legends there is a great affinity with death and rebirth, not just physical death at the end of life, but the times when we gather together our courage to traverse a gateway in our lives. The bravery to embrace that which is not yet born, to find a way, and to allow something within us to die away so we may expand.”
I have always had a thing for blackbirds because Ravens figure prominently in Norse tradition. First off as Odin’s birds, Huginn and Muninn - they flew out in the morning and returned in the evening reporting back to Odin. Also they are often believed to be - “As creatures of the air, ravens are linked to the realm of thought, intellect, intention and the life-force which carries the seed-patterns of destiny.
In the Norse myths and legends there is a great affinity with death and rebirth, not just physical death at the end of life, but the times when we gather together our courage to traverse a gateway in our lives. The bravery to embrace that which is not yet born, to find a way, and to allow something within us to die away so we may expand.”
Beautiful, Becka. I love that connection to the Norse Mythology. Lots of fodder there, as always <3
Hey, what's your source? I'd love to read more if you are able to share it.