Ravens are associated with the devil in many parts of UK. In Yorkshire children were threatened with the Great Black Bird if they misbehaved.
In Somerset locals used to tip their hats to Ravens, in order not to offend them.
In Scotland, a raven circling a house was said to predict the death of someone within.
It has been said a baby will die if a raven's eggs are stolen.
Legend has it that King Arthur turned into a raven.