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           I am credited with being responsible for releasing the sun and creating light on earth, and to some I am also responsible for giving the gifts of water, stars, and game to mankind as the creator. The only animal to symbolize me is, of course, my kin, ravens. I am mainly spoken of in North America, by the many tribes that populate the area.

           I am described as being a caring figure, as mankind was dwelling in the dark and I gave them the gift of light. But, I also am not to be trusted and am very selfish, for I did not give mankind the gift of light and various other gifts of creation for their own good, but for my own gain. I stand alone, as I do not associate with any others, but my greatest foe is the trickster god Coyote. The only symbol to distinguish my presence is my true form, a raven.

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         I am Raven, god of mayhem. You very well may know me as Chulyen, Hemaskas, Guguyni, Nankil'slas, Kwekwaxa'we, Kwekwaxawe, Txamsem, We-gyet, and Yhel. I am seen to all as a black raven, with long talons, a sharp beak, shiny black feathers, and beady, black, ever-watching eyes. I have no family, as I have always stood alone, independently.                                                                                                                        To many, I am seen as a helpful figure, even a hero. But, I also am known for greed, impatience, and gluttony, and for often getting into trouble and causing more issues for those around me and myself. My only true weakness is a lack of judgment and poor behavior that gets me into trouble much more often than it should.