Raven Goddess 12" x 18"
Raven Goddess 12" x 18"
There is a place where you can see the black winged daughters of the north, south, east and west circling the same sky. . . The Celtic Goddess Morrigan, the Slavic Goddess Morana, and the Hindu Goddess Dhumavati all live in companionship with ravens. These dark goddesses are the midwives of endings and beginnings, their black feathers stitching together life and death, winged and earthbound, mortal and divine, seen and unseen. . .They are also nest-builders: they cradle, hatch and awaken.
This is a handmade linocut print inspired by these three Raven Goddesses — an invitation to remember your own wild wings, to cradle what is ending, to midwife what is waiting to be born, and to rise as the raven hearted woman you were always meant to be.
PRINT SIZE: 12" x 18"
PAPER SIZE ranges from: 15" x 20" to 17" x 22"
COLOR: It is handprinted with black Caligo safewash ink (non-toxic).
PAPERS:
Hosho Paper, which is a bright white archival heritage paper from Japan. It is smooth and medium weight;
Lokta paper is a natural tan-shade heritage paper from Nepal that is rustic textured, and very lightweight and almost transluscent.
HanJi paper is a natural-white archival heritage paper from Korea which is also rustic textured and it is the heavier weight option of the three papers.
There is no difference in the print between all three papers, the difference is mainly the background paper color.
MORE DETAILS: In folklore across traditions, ravens and crows are often connected to crones, hags, and witches, highlighting their shared mystical and symbolic ties. In Slavic tales, the goddess Morana moves with the crows as a harbinger of winter's death and the promise of spring’s return; in Hindu lore, Dhumavati, the smoky widow goddess, rides the crow, embodying the power found in loss, hunger, and the void; and in Celtic myth, the Morrigan circles the battlefield in raven form, choosing fates and stirring the tides of life and death. Though born in distant lands, these goddesses all cross the same threshold — between life and death, order and chaos, seen and unseen. The English word “crone” has roots in both “crown” and “carrion,” suggesting a blend of wisdom, age, and mortality. Historically a term of respect for elder women, "crone" symbolized insight and authority — an idea that inspired my design, which includes both mother and crone, integrating birth and life with decay and death, as the raven goddesses have done across cultures.
GIFT IDEAS: This artwork would make a meaningful gift for a lover of raven and crow folklore, for someone walking the path of reclaiming her inner goddess, or for anyone drawn to bird mythology and its deep symbolic power. It will resonate with those who honor the cycles of life and death, seekers who find beauty in the dark feminine, and women who are nurturing their own transformation — whether they are shedding old skins, stepping into new roles, or simply listening for the whisper of their wild instincts. It’s perfect for witches, priestesses, storytellers, pagans and dreamers who feel an intimate kinship with the winged ones who move between worlds. You can learn more about this shop’s gifting options here.
PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap and a handwritten note to a gift recipient is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.
SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers, and there is a flat rate fee of $22 for international customers. IMPORTANT* Depending on your country of origin, for international customers there may be an additional tax you have to pay for the artwork to pass through customs which varies from country to country which is not included in the shipping cost. Please check with your country’s postal service directly to find out the cost before purchasing this print. In case this might be helpful, the weight of this artwork when it is packaged in a cylindrical tube is 10 ounces, and the dimensions are 25.5 inches x 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches. It is valued at $164.00. International freight cost ranges from $39.00-41.00. Here are some useful links:
© 2022-2025 FeathersandFolktales. All Rights Reserved.
