Symbolic Meaning of Raven in Native American Indian Lore:
Raven symbolizes creation, prestige and knowledge.
The Raven is a mysterious trickster and transformer.
Foremost, the Raven is the Native American bearer of magic, and a harbinger of messages from the cosmos.
Messages that are beyond space and time are nestled in the midnight wings of the Raven and come to only those within the tribe who are worthy of the knowledge.
The Raven is also called upon in Native ritual for healing purposes. Specifically, the Raven is thought to provide long-distance healing.
