Huginn and Muninn

Huginn (pronounced "HOO-gin") is one of two ravens that, along with Muninn ("THOO-gin"), are associated with the Norse god Odin in Norse mythology. The name Huginn is often translated as "thought" or "mind," reflecting the raven's role as Odin's companion and symbolizing the god's wisdom and foresight. In Old Norse, the name is written as Huginn, while in Hebrew it can be translated as מחשבה (mahsheva), meaning "thought." The raven Huginn, along with Muninn (which means "memory" or "mind"), represents the dual aspects of Odin's intellect: thought and memory. According to the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, these two ravens fly around the world each day, gathering information and reporting back to Odin, thus serving as his eyes and ears. This mythological imagery has been widely influential in literature, art, and modern media, often symbolizing intelligence, perception, and the subconscious mind.