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Post by azzeg on May 25, 2016 11:19:35 GMT
The used birds used for hunting in europe would be:
Accipiter: -Goshawk (accipiter gentilis) -sparrowhawk (accipiter nisus)
falcons: -Peregrine falcon (falco peregrinus) -Saker falcon (falco cherrug) -Gyr falcon (falco rusticolus) -Lanner falcon (falco biarmicus) -Merlin (falco columbarius) -Kestrel (falco tinnunculus)
In medieval times not only lords had birds of prey, there were communities of falconers. whole willages of them. They were usually living on the territories where they were allowed to hunt with their birds.
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Post by Kpl on May 25, 2016 18:55:43 GMT
That quite an impressive list, good job. But here's a thought: What about ravens?  |
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Post by azzeg on May 26, 2016 5:12:33 GMT
Ravens are a bit of everything. Since they are also carrion eaters (necrofags) they are also considered evil. for example they start with the eyes(possibly because they shine) it was said that the devil first takes out the eyes so you can see no evil.
However ravens in celtic myth are asociated with Badb, Morrigan and battleground. Since they are clever creatures they can learn easily if two large group of men are prepearing for war (organized mass massacre  ) they could gather with other corvids. After battle for sure corvids will gather, why waste all the food right ?
In norse mythology is associated with Odin, being his eyes and ears. i think this is the most common knowledge.
In Christian areas regarding of many times being seen as bad omen was painted on coats of arms - Huniads ( Corvin ) in Hungary, Slepowron in Poland, Lisbon.
Ravens build their nests on tall trees, so in medieval times getting a chick wouldn't be priority taking in consideration that birds of prey would sell better or could be used for getting food or just for fun for nobles. Other corvids could be easier to get. The only advantage for a corvid would be that it eats almost anything however you can't do anything useful with it. |
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) they could gather with other corvids. After battle for sure corvids will gather, why waste all the food right ?