What’s in a fairy tale?–Birds


fairy tale birdsBirds seem to represent nearly everything. They are world travelers, stay-at-homers, tiny, gigantic, fast, slow, flying, grounded, swimming, meat eaters, seed eaters, friendly and not-so-friendly. They are gorgeous and plain, intelligent and dull, mysterious and in-your-face.

They have been deemed messengers of the gods, departing souls, and guides to the spirit world. Myths and legends are abundant with eagle shamans, swan mothers, trickster crows, revelatory owls, lucky cranes, sacred storks, doves of light …

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