I can’t say exactly why I am so fascinated by ravens, corvids (crow family) in general have always appealed to me. Their jarring, attention getting calls, their stealth and cleverness have something to do with it. When they look at you, they seem to be thinking all sorts of things. Mostly, they seem to be regarding me with curiosity or that look that says, “stupid human…” I appreciate the myths and legends attached to them from all over the world as well. They have been seen as messengers from the underworld, figures that travel between life and death, keepers of knowledge and wisdom, and portents of evil. Though I truly only see them as beautiful, clever birds, I can understand the wish to attach more meaning to these creatures. Yes, I know some folks find them a nuisance, but if you ever hear a raven mimic human speech or see a crow put walnuts in the road to be cracked by car tires, you might appreciate them a bit more. Check out the story of Canuck the Crow for a fun read. https://www.audubon.org/news/the-misadventures-canuck-worlds-most-infamous-crow