Perhaps no bird on earth is steeped in so much lore, reverence, and infamy as the Common Raven. The world's largest songbird, its glossy black plumage, guttural voice, famous intellect and abundant presence in symbolism and culture make it one of British Columbia's most intriguing and recognizable species.

Ravens are among the most intelligent of all animals; they are adept problem solvers and possess a highly complex social system, reinforcing their reputation in myth and folktale as cunning tricksters and sources of wisdom.

The raven also has a prominent role in the mythologies of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, including the Tsimishians, Haidas, Heiltsuks, Tlingits, Kwakwaka'wakw, Coast Salish, Koyukons, and Inuit. The raven in these indigenous peoples' mythology is the Creator of the world, but it is also considered a trickster/God. 

In Mountain dwelling communities, the Raven is often mythologised as the carrier of the souls of individuals lost in the mountains.