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1. The Raven

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4 Extra Debut. Were ravens sinful or saintly creatures? Joanna Pinnock finds out more from the world of ancient tales and history. From 1999.

How did the raven come to be regarded as both sinister and wise? Also why does this bird turn up in stories from hundreds of years ago?

Joanna Pinnock examines the importance creatures have on ancient cultures of Britain.

Taking part

Chris Harvard
Amanda Green
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Andy Orchard
David Copes

Producer: Brett Westwood

First broadcast in May 1999.

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27 May 1999

15 minutes

On radio

Monday09:30

BBC Radio 4 Extra

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