Raven

A raven or crow is one of several species of birds belonging to the . Recognizable as black birds, they inhabit most of the globe. There is no consistent distinction between "crows" and "ravens", though generally crows are considered smaller than ravens.
==Mythology==
In Greek mythology, a place called Raven's Rock was where Odysseus planned the demise of his wife Penelope's suitors.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Ithaka: Raven's Rock Even by the time of the Peloponnesian War, the place was home to a sizable flock of ravens.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
In Norse mythology, Odin was said to have two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who kept him informed of all the goings-on across the Nine Realms.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
==History==
While travelling through the Realm of Svartálfaheimr in the days leading up to the Great Catastrophe, Odin often came across giant ravens, which he could kill and collect feathers from to upgrade the Hugr-Rip.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök Unlike their smaller counterparts, these large birds tended to be more solitary in nature, thought they were known to be exceptionally dangerous if gathered in groups.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök – Database: Giant Raven
During the 9th century, a raven named Sýnin accompanied the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir on her journeys throughout Norway, England, Ireland,Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids and Francia.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris Eivor was also a member of the Raven Clan, whose settlement was named Ravensthorpe.
In the Renaissance, at the underground arenas of Rome, Corvo Antonelli was an unofficial gladiator champion and adopted his title of "The Crow".Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – Database: Corvo Antonelli
In the 16th century Renaissance, the Italian Templars Cesare Borgia and Sirus Favero own an "Assassin troop" named Crows to against the Assassins.Assassin's Creed: Identity – Database: Crows
In the Victorian era, ravens were a common sight in London.Assassin's Creed: SyndicateAssassin's Creed: Syndicate – Jack the Ripper
== Cultural significance==
As a black bird, raven has been used throughout human history to highlight the darkness of a person's hair.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – CrewlessAssassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane WestonAssassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 4 – Frater V.O.V.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Cartouche Memoir 2
==Gallery==
ACV Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg|Raven sails of a longship and Sýnin flying above
ACV EivorRavenKeyart.png|Eivor with Sýnin
ACOd-Ithaka-RavensRock.jpg|The Raven's Rock on Ithaka, Greece
ACID Crow Concept Art.jpg|A member of Crows
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy 
*Assassin's Creed: Identity
**Forlì – A Crimson Sunset 
*Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
**Jack the Ripper
*Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
*Echoes of History 
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
**The Way of the Berserker
**The Legend of Beowulf
**Wrath of the Druids
**The Siege of Paris
**Dawn of Ragnarök
**The Forgotten Saga
*Discovery Tour: Viking Age
*Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
**Creed vs Crows 
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse 
*Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Highlands Children
*Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR 
==References==
Category:Animals