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The story of the Rainbow Crow is a Lenape legend, symbolizing the value of selflessness and service. After a long period of cold weather, the animals of the community become worried. They decide to send a messenger to the Great Sky Spirit to ask for relief. The Rainbow Crow, the most beautifully feathered bird, offers to make the arduous journey. He travels safely, and is rewarded by the Great Spirit with the gift of fire. He carries the gift in his beak back to his people, but upon his return, he does not appear to be the same bird that he once was. The fire has scorched his plumage black, with only hints of his previous color, and his voice has been made rough and hoarse by the smoke. In this way, his sacrifice is commemorated.

Another name for Rainbow Crow is Many Colored Crow. This is in reference to the iridescent feathers created from the fire that scorched his plumage black, with only hints of his previous color that reflect when sun light strikes them.

This legend is the basis of the American animated short film Crow: The Legend.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "'Crow: The Legend' Review: John Legend Leads a Musical Tale of Native American Mythology". Collider. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
  2. ^ "Crow: The Legend". baobab studios. Retrieved 2018-11-27.