Extemely detailed Raven in flight sterling silver ring.
Ravens are long associated with wisdom and knowledge. They are often messengers as well as remote eyes of deities. They often are associated with transformation. Ravens are often carriers of messages and sometimes even psychic visions.
All Father Odin, head of the Norse pantheon have two ravens that sit on his shoulders. One is named Hugin and represents memory. The other is named Munin and represents thought. The cold be sent out to survey and area of situation and come back and report what they saw/found to Odin.
Hel, queen of the dead, daughter of Loki and the giantess Angrboda, is often seen with Ravens.
The Greek God Apollo often used a raven to spy and gather information. Nepthys, Egyptian Goddess of the dead is often depicted with ravens or crows.
