Hoi,

First off, I'm asking this in regards to a fanfic I'm writing, so it 
is related to the list. Anyways, I recall reading somewhere that the 
Japanese consider birds to be an ill portent or evil omen.... is >this 

true? And what are some of the other things that are considered >to be 
indications of bad things to come?

Thanks
Derek

The list of bad omens is just too long.  They also very apon what 
experances the person has had.  Several classic examples are the 
breaking of a tea cup, an owl hooting, ravens sitting above your door 
way, or a flight of birds suddenly breaking formation.

And the list goes on.  The thing about omens is you need to look into 
the characters past.  For example: If some insident with an elephant 
occured right before something terrible happens to the character, from 
that point on, the character may consider anything to do with elephants 
a bad omen.  Animals that are scavengers, or carry disease suddenly 
appearing can be bad omens, because they represent an aspect death for 
some people.

As the writer it is up to you to consider what each individual would 
consider a bad omen.  Also what is bad omen for one person is a good one 
for another...  The hooting owl is a good example of this.


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