Cool Stuff We Found About Ravens

Corvus Constellation

On a clear spring night in the southern skies, you might be able to see a small glittering group of stars called Corvus or the Crow. According to Greek mythology, a Raven served the god Apollo. One day the god sent the Raven to fetch a cup of water. On his way to the pond, the Raven spotted a fig tree. It decided to wait by the tree until the figs ripened and then slowly ate all of the tasty fruit. After feasting, The Raven finally retrieved a cup of water, but knew he was going to be in trouble returning so late to his master. Just then, the Raven spotted a water snake and decided to use it as an excuse for his tardiness. He captured the snake and took it and the cup of water back to Apollo, but, the god saw right through the Raven's lie. In his anger, Apollo cast the Raven, the cup, and the snake into the sky, where they became three constellations, Corvus (the Crow), Crater (the Cup), and Hydra (the Serpent).