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Muut was the personification and messenger of death in the culture of the Native American Cahuilla people of southern California and northern Mexico, and was usually depicted as an owl or as the unseen hooting of owls. [1]
Messenger of Death is a 1988 American vigilante action thriller film starring Charles Bronson.It is about an attempt by a water company to start a family feud among fundamentalist Mormons to take the family's land for the company.
Ishkitini, or the horned owl, was believed to prowl about at night killing men and animals. Many believed that when ishkitini screeched, it meant sudden death, such as a murder. If the ofunlo (screech owl) was heard, it was a sign that a child under seven in the family was going to die. Such a child was likened to a small owl.
The Owl Service is a low fantasy novel for young adults by Alan Garner, published by Collins in 1967. Set in modern Wales, it is an adaptation of the story of the mythical Welsh woman Blodeuwedd , an "expression of the myth" in the author's words.
Among the Kikuyu of Kenya, it was believed that owls were harbingers of death. If one saw an owl or heard its hoot, someone was going to die. In general, owls are viewed as harbingers of bad luck, ill health, or death. The belief is widespread even today. [55] The Hindu goddess Lakshmi with the owl
O'olish Amaneh (Two Bears), a Native American messenger for the Word; Nest Freemark, a deceased warrior for the Word, and Hawk's mother; Findo Gask, the demon commander of a Void army; Kirisin Belloruus, an Elf and a member of the Chosen; Erisha Belloruus, the Elven King's daughter and another Chosen; Cheney, Hawk's dog; Owl (Margaret), a ...
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I Heard the Owl Call My Name is a best-selling 1967 novel by Margaret Craven. The book tells the story of a young Anglican priest named Mark Brian who, unbeknown to him, has not long to live. He learns about the meaning of life when he is to be sent to a First Nations community in British Columbia .