Karasuishi (Traditional) - Karasuishi

Japanese: カラス石(伝承) - からすいし
Karasuishi (Traditional) - Karasuishi

…In ancient Rome, crows were associated with many meanings based on their flight patterns and cries, and in Scandinavia, it was considered auspicious for warriors to encounter a crow. It is said that crows bring back stones from the sea that allow the wearer to understand the language of small birds, become invisible, and open any lock. This also reflects the belief in their spiritual power. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Crow Stone (Tradition)" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…古代ローマではカラスの飛び方や鳴声からいくつもの意味をくみとったし,北欧では戦士がカラスに出会うのは縁起がよいとされた。〈カラス石〉という,それを使うと小鳥のことばが理解でき,姿を消せ,またどんな錠でも開けることのできる石を,カラスは海の中からとってくるという。これもその霊力に対する信仰の反映であろう。…

※「カラス石(伝承)」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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