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The Dance of the Ravens ring

The Dance of the Ravens, legendary bird ring in silver

The silver ring “The Dance of the Ravens” features a frieze of ravens in motion, as if they were dancing in the night sky beneath the stars. The design evokes an ancient and symbolic scene, engraved in silver, where the dark birds seem to move across a star-filled sky.

The style of this engraving is inspired by ancient tribal and ethnic motifs. It can recall certain aesthetics from Nordic and Viking civilizations, as well as Native American traditions of North America, and more broadly symbolic art from various ancient cultures.

The raven is a highly intelligent bird, capable of reflection, adaptation, and memory. It can also be endearing and fascinating, even if it is often misunderstood in European traditions. It is nevertheless one of the most present birds in myths around the world, often associated with night, light, transformation, and mystery.

In Norse traditions, the raven is a sacred animal. The god Odin is accompanied by two ravens, Hugin and Munin, who fly across the worlds and bring him the thoughts and memories of humankind. Hugin represents thought and reflection, while Munin represents memory.

Among the Vikings, the raven appears frequently in symbols of war and protection, especially on banners.

In Irish Celtic mythology, it is associated with war and battlefields through the figures of Badb and Morrigan. In other Celtic traditions, especially in Ireland and the British Isles, the raven is also linked to Bran the Blessed, whose name means “raven.”

In these Norse and Celtic traditions, the raven is also a psychopomp animal, meaning it guides souls in their passage between worlds, accompanying the dead on their journey.

In Greek mythology, the raven is associated with Apollo. Originally white and a messenger of the god, it was punished and turned black after delivering bad news or failing in its duty, depending on the version. Since then, it has been linked to hidden truth, transformation, and the night.

In Chinese mythology, the three-legged solar raven (Sanzuwu) is connected to the sun. In the beginning, ten ravens carried the sun across the sky. One day, they all appeared at once, causing intense heat that threatened the Earth. The divine archer Houyi shot down nine of them to save the world. The last raven continues to carry the sun each day.

In certain Siberian traditions, particularly among peoples such as the Chukchi, the raven (Koutkh) is a creator figure. It is said to have created the stars by striking or pecking at the night, sending sparks of light into the sky. In other stories, it accidentally opens a bag containing light, creating the Milky Way and the stars to guide travelers in the darkness.

In the mythologies of the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast of North America (Haida, Tlingit, Tsimshian, Heiltsuk, Kwakwaka’wakw, Salish, Koyukon, Inuit), the raven is a central figure. It is often both a creator of the world and a trickster. In a famous legend, the world was once in complete darkness. The raven steals the light (sun, moon, and stars) from an old man who kept it locked in a box. As it escapes, it releases the light and transforms the world. Its feathers turn black from the soot.

In Japanese mythology, the Yatagarasu is a sacred three-legged raven who guides Emperor Jinmu on his journey. It represents divine guidance and spiritual direction.

In the culture of Bhutan, the great raven is a national symbol. It is associated with the protective deity Gonpo Jarodonchen, a form of Mahakala with a raven’s head, one of the most important spiritual guardians.

The raven is therefore a universal symbol, linked to both night and light across many cultures. It is at once a messenger, creator, guide, trickster, and guardian of invisible worlds. It connects darkness and light, the visible and the unseen.

 

Metal: 925 sterling silver.

Width: 6 mm.

Production time: 5 working days before shipping your order.

 

Thickness of the ring: this model can be made with thicknesses of 1 mm, 1.3 mm or 1.6 mm. For reference, go to the last photo of the slideshow.

The ring thickness on the model is 1.3 mm.

Important: depending on your finger size, the solder at the back of your ring will show an interruption in the pattern with a plain vertical and in order to keep an overall harmony. Each rind is custom made and each finish will also be custom made (please refer to the example picture at the end of the photo series).

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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