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Many references to ravens exist in world lore and literature. Most depictions allude to the appearance and behavior of the wide-ranging common raven (Corvus corax). Because of its black plumage, croaking call, and diet of carrion, the raven is often associated with loss and ill omen. Despite this, its symbolism is complex and alluring. As a talking bird, the raven also represents prophecy and insight, often acting as psychopomps in stories, connecting the spirit with the material world.