Ravens in Athabascan Culture

Athabascan natives, who are the ones in the interior of Alaska,  believe that the Raven created the earth.  They believe that at one time animals and people spoke a common language and shared a common society.  Animals have spirits to be treated with deference and respect.  Here are some raven depictions from the Museum at the university of Alaska, including sculptures and  a pictograph.

There was also one sitting on our picnic table at the campground.  No, that isn't a miniature picnic table.  The raven was really that big!