Raven – Ojibwe – Gaagaagishiinh

Description

Creation & Knowledge – bringer of the light and magic.

One of the most prominent figures of the first peoples. The Raven is credited with giving the light, fire, and water to the First Nations people. He had the power to change at will into an animal form or to that of a human being. The Raven is the transformer, trickster and creator. Known in legends as the one who released the sun, moon, and stars; discovered man in a clamshell; brought the salmon and the water; and taught man how to fish and hunt.