The white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is a passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Native to densely vegetated habitats in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, its popularity as a cage-bird and songster has …

May 23, 2013 · In this remarkable book Evan Pritchard demonstrates why these spiritual traditions consider birds to be sacred, giving numerous historical accounts, personal stories, and traditional legends that illustrate the special place that birds have in …

Odin, the old Norse shaman, blazed the path for us to follow as he underwent his own initiations and his mystical journeys with his ravens, creating a symbolic relationship between humans and the bird tribe that we find repeatedly in our mythology and in our literature.

Aug 22, 2016 · Throughout the world, birds figure largely in shamanism as a symbol of magical flight. They also served as guides and guardians to help the shaman navigate between the worlds. In some traditions, shamans were believed to shape-shift into birds.

Jan 11, 2015 · He reveals how the eagle can be a direct messenger of the Creator, why crows gather in "Crow Councils," and how shamans have the ability to travel inside of birds, even after death.

May 15, 2013 · He examines in depth the birds known as the gatekeepers of the four directions—Eagle in the North, Hawk in the East, Crow in the South, and Owl in the West—including their roles in legends and the use of their feathers in shamanic rituals.

Aug 17, 2010 · In this article, you will learn about some of the characteristics of a variety of birds that are seen as representative of common occurrences and having links to spirituality. The Heron . The physical characteristics of the wading birds known as the heron (or the egret) include long, sharp beaks, long legs, keen eyesight, and long neck.

May 23, 2013 · Revered in Native American spirituality and shamanic traditions around the world, birds are known as teachers, guardians, role models, counselors, healers, clowns, peacemakers, and meteorologists.

May 23, 2013 · Explores the living spiritual tradition surrounding birds in Native American culture • Pairs scholarly research with more than 200 firsthand accounts of bird signs from traditional Native Americans...