this question has to do with superstition and folklore.
I have heard both - that a crow traveling above or around you means good luck - and then just the other day i heard it was bad luck (according to the movie 'The Crow')
2007-09-09 06:12:16 · 9 answers · asked by ms_wolfey 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Ravens, Crows and Rooks were held in high regard by Celtic peoples. It was only when the Christian church came along, trying to wipe out Pagan beliefs, that they became associated with bad luck and superstition.
As well as being collectively known as a 'murder', they are also known as a 'parliament'.
The legend of the ravens at the Tower of London originates in Welsh mythology, from the Mabinogion. The head of Bran was buried on Tower Hill, to watch over Britain. It was said that if ever it was removed, the land would fall.
Bran translates as 'Raven'.
Popular myth transplanted the legend onto the ravens who now live at the Tower.
2007-09-09 08:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A group of crows is sometimes referred to as a 'murder of crows.' In literary and historical references, crows are often seen as a bad omen, due to their dark coloring, sound of their call, and tendencies to eat dead meat.
At the Tower of London, a flock of ravens resides there. While the ravens remain, it is said this is a good sign for the Tower and Royal Family. If the ravens were to ever leave, the myth says the Royal Family will fall, along with the Tower.
2007-09-09 07:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you know they're just like a Raven? The only difference is how they walk? One of the hops the other walks. I don't remember which is which, though, cuz they're so confusing, I think the crow hops. Anyway, other countries a crow is a GOOD omen. People and cultures are weird. I thnk that the crop damage (was that you quixotic?) is a good answer.
2016-04-03 22:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
,Ancient Greeks made the omens in Greek omen,the world "οιωνός" whose actually the analysis means watching the birds. So the crow usually is a bad omen. But white pidgeons are good omen. And generally when they saw a bird they said it was an omen but it depends on the way they flew. I don't know more to tell you. I hope that helps.
2007-09-09 08:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tales of crows go back as far as Aesop. Aesop was quoted in translation in 1692 that was named "The Strange." on page fifteen it is said, "If you see Two Crows . . . you'll have good luck after it, but if you should chance to spye one crow single, "tis a bad omen, and some ill will betide you.
2007-09-09 06:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by Terry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it was the raven or the crow, but one Native American tribe I read about said that this bird was the reason for human existence. Therefore, it is responsible for watching over mankind.
2007-09-09 06:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by Doesntstayinvegas.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they aren't bad luck. If this is like the black cat story, there is a story saying that crows were once white, and one angered her so she turned it's feathers black. Ever since, every crow has been black.
Nice story? Thank you.
2007-09-09 06:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by ets2521 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This kind of question annoys me. If we had no crows, you wouldn't have asked this question.
2007-09-09 06:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is my belief that they are bad luck.
2007-09-11 12:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by mrichar9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋