| Where
does the name Raven & Associates, Inc. come from?
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name of the company was inspired by the following
story: |
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| Ravens
are mischievous creatures and in some folk lore are
associated with joy and laughter, and a spirit of
mischief. The native tribes of the pacific northwest
called Raven the Great Trickster, and boasted that
the creation of mankind was Raven's doing. They also
claimed that Raven's tricks brought fire to mankind
so they wouldn't freeze in the darkness, that Raven
supplied water during a great drought, and that it
was Raven who made Salmon for the people to eat. When
totem poles were erected to honor the spiritual guardians
of these tribes, Raven was a common feature on them.
These people believe that Raven watches over them,
guides them to new discoveries, and teaches them to
appreciate the humor in life. |
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The idea of Raven as a creator was not unique to native
tribes, though. Even in Siberia there were myths and
stories told of how Raven created the world. Anywhere
these dark birds have overcome challenges and eked
out a living in rough or hostile environments, tales
have been told about their ingenuity and love of life.
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| There
are many, many stories about ravens, but this is the
one that inspired the name of the company: |
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| As
ravens and crows are mischievous creatures, they like
to gather together in large flocks for parties. Usually,
they pick a large bowlike depression in the land,
a natural amphitheater. Here they gather to tell tales,
to catch up with family, and to loudly boast about
their adventures. As loud as their gatherings are,
they are always brought to silence by a raven or a
crow at the center of the depression. This raven or
crow will dance, sing and squawk with the rest of
the flock watching on in silence. |
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| Eventually,
the raven or crow in the middle will lapse into silence.
Usually, the flock will sit silently for a moment
and then erupt into the air like a black, raucious
cloud and disperse. Sometimes though, the flock will
descend upon the bird in the middle and tear them
to pieces. |
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| The
story goes that the bird in the middle is a story
teller. If the flock likes the story they let him
live and then fly off to sing his praises. If not,
they tear him to pieces. |
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| This
last bit seems a lot like business. |
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| To
learn more about ravens and raven mythology around
the world, please clink on some of our favorite links
below: |
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