The crow represents intelligence. In Norse mythology two ravens accompanied Odin and represented memory and thought.
Among Native Americans, the raven has a meaning of metamorphosis and symbolizes changes and transformation, it is also a symbol of magic.
In these two cultures the raven was a central part of their mythology, however, like these, there are many cultures that are far from giving it negative connotations. The Egyptians realized their tendency to have a single companion, so they considered this bird a representation of devotion and fidelity. Regarding Chinese culture, the crow is identified with masculinity.