In literature, the word "raven" assumes a rich tapestry of meanings, symbolizing everything from divine messengers to omens of fate and transformation. In some narratives, the raven is closely tied to myth and war—appearing as Odin’s companion or emblematic of familial or clan identity ([1], [2], [3])—while in others it emerges as a harbinger of melancholy and mystery, most famously in Poe’s works where its somber refrain deepens the aura of existential dread ([4], [5], [6], [7], [8]). Beyond myth and Gothic despair, the raven also plays versatile roles in folklore and fairy tales: at times a witty, transformative figure who relays prophecies or changes form ([9], [10], [11], [12], [13]), and in other instances a striking symbol of beauty and dark elegance, as seen when characters are compared to “raven hair” or when its appearance prefigures dire omens ([14], [15], [16], [17]). This multifaceted usage across a diverse literary landscape demonstrates how the raven, whether as a mystical animal or a metaphor for brooding introspection, continues to captivate readers with its symbolic potency.