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V is for Valravn by Deimos-Remus Name: Valravn, Valravne  Area of Origin: Denmark  In Danish folklore, a Valravn (“raven of the slain”) is a supernatural raven, appearing in traditional folksongs and tales. According to the tales, when a king or chieftain was killed in battle, forgotten and unburied, ravens would come and eat his remains and become Valravn. Mythological Beasts, Norse Paganism, Mythical Monsters, Ancient Mythology, Witch Art, Mythological Creatures, Letter V, Mystical Creatures, Norse Mythology

Description Name: Valravn, Valravne Area of Origin: Denmark In Danish folklore, a Valravn (“raven of the slain”) is a supernatural raven, appearing in traditional folksongs and tales. According to the tales, when a king or chieftain was killed in battle, forgotten and unburied, ravens would come and eat his remains and become Valravn. The raven that ate the king’s heart would gain human knowledge and form, capable of performing malicious acts, gaining superhuman powers and was seen as a…

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