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Hugin and Mugin

A pair of Ravens on the morning of a total solar eclipse which in folklore is a sign of doom and death. In Mythology worldwide Ravens are often associated with death, war, destruction and prophecy. the messenger of the gods who flies over the battlefield

 

However among the native peoples of North West America and the Eskimos. Raven is a trickster spirit who places the sun in the sky by stealing it from the gods to put light back in the sky.

Hugin and Mugin are the Ravens of Norse god Odin he set them to fly around the world each day, as messengers between life and death. Hugin means thought and Mugin memory.

Whilst photographing these birds its clear they watch, wait , remember and with impeccable timing seize opportunity with dexterity

Hence the Celtic proverb " there is wisdom in a Ravens head" . Something to remember on a solar eclipse when people traditionally lose their common-sense.

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Uploaded on March 20, 2015
Taken on March 10, 2015