The Lenape legend of Rainbow Crow is what inspired my crow feather cards--one version with an inked rainbow, and another version in black.The story of rainbow crow, a beautiful tale of self-sacrifice and help to others, is a favorite in our household.
The gist is that the crow, once colored like a rainbow, sacrificed his beauty to help bring the gift of fire to other animals. You can read the full story on American Folklore. If you have a family, I highly recommend the picture book version by Nancy Van Laan.
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