Creatures of the Land
Boar
Seeing a boar in the morning is a sign of bad luck to come
Bull
Donkeys
Donkeys are seen as stupid, but courageous
Sailors seeing donkeys on the day they set sail is good luck.
Rabbit
Ill fortune for sailors. If a rabbit crosses path, stay in harbour
Considered a form taken by damned souls and tragic ghosts.
Hedgehogs
Laer-avaloù (Applethieves), steal fruit on their quills.
Spiders
Seeing a spider weave a web in one's barn in the morning is an auspicious sign
-The height at which a spider makes its web on a stalk of corn indicates the height of that year's snow.
Killing a spider attracts misfortune.
Salamander
Seeing a salamander in the morning is a sign of bad luck
Toad
It is good luck to see a toad in the morning
Wolves
Wolves, even mundane ones, are considered a dangerous threat to people and their livestock, attacking both Bediz and some Korrigan in equal measure. Wolves travel in large packs (15-20 individuals) on the peninsula, and are more active during Winterrule.
A bounty system exists across many nations of Kornogel, offering a full Denarius to any who bring in the pelt of a wolf to collect. Wolf carcasses are hung from oak trees in the forests, and paws are nailed to doors as wards.
The Kornikaned frown upon this former, so those hunting wolves are wise to stay away from their protected glades.
Wolf teeth are considered good luck and are worn as charms.
It is good luck to see a wolf in the morning
Creatures of the Sea
Porpoises
Seen as protectors of sailors in Aleth
Starfish
Starfish are considered lucky and are hung over the bed like a dreamcatcher or worn as talismans.
Creatures of the Sky
Bees
Bees are considered to exist in a symbiotic relationship with the Tuath of Letha, and the Right of Hospitality is considered to specifically apply to them. A common superstition is that for a hive to flourish, gossip should be shared with the hives. This has led to a saying known as "telling the bees" as slang for spreading gossip. This is partially, it seems, inspired by the river beekeepers, whose hivebarges travel slowly along the rivers of the West, bringing with them news from along their route. The tradition has even gone so far as to be reflected in the design of the Gwenan.
Honey is thought to be produced more plentifully when shared. As a result, while not extending to other foods, Lethans will be generous with their honey and mead.
When bees are swarming, it is thought that the banging of pots and pans will settle the swarm.
A commonly used minor Ere-Hud involves the control of bees. A beekeeper will stand straight, with their hat held behind their left shoulder. They must look at the center of a swarm and speak the fis of the Queen, which will alight on the beekeeper's hand.
Like the Kornikaned, Bees appear to have an ere-hud against being counted, and beekeeper's will arrange hives in ways to make counting difficult. This often frustrates central census-takers to no end, leading Lethan authorities to often exempt beehives from taxation.
A side effect of both the tax-free status of bees and their cultural status as "guests", bees cannot be bought and sold, but can only be traded in barter.
Blackbird
There is nothing going on in there.
Black-Headed Gulls
The arrival of a Black Headed Gull over a harbor is seen as a promise of good weather. This belief is common across the Ar Mor Breizh, but especially in the port of Montroulez.
Cormorant
Bad fishing
Crows
The cawing of crows is a sign of misfortune
Finch
The Finch sings a happy song to have escaped winter, but is too prideful. Said to mock hungover drunks in the morning
The Firebirds
Three birds, the wren, the robin and the lark are said to have brought fire to Bedouar. The wren took fire from the sun, but burned its wings. The robin took it through the air, clutching it close to her breast, but also caught fire, turning her breast red. The lark finished the trip
The wren is thought to be an arrogant bird, that thinks it is bigger than it is.
Magpies
3 Magpies in a road indicate a funeral procession will soon pass by
Owls
Owls, AKA Ankou Birds are associated with The Ankou, and their cries precede The Ankou's passage.
Rooster
A cynical philosopher who speaks in a mocking tone.
Seagulls
Seagulls are seen as the souls of the drowned passing into Mag Mor. Harming them is bad luck.
Seagulls perching on the lighthouse of Aleth indicate a ship has been lost, the amount of gulls corresponding to the casualties.
Swallows
Swallows nest in happy homes and protect against storms and fires. They are the mounts of the Boudics
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk's are messengers of death. A sparrowhawk that taps on a window indicates death coming for one of the peoples within.
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