Ravens symbolize magic, mystery, creation, transformation, adaptability, and fearlessness. This dark and mysterious bird is important in many cultures. In Native American mythology, the earth was created by a raven who dropped stones in the sea, which became islands. In Africa, the raven is a guide & a messenger of god. In Norse mythology, Huginn and Muninn are a pair of ravens that fly all over the world, and bring information to the Viking god Odin.