Across
- 4. Symbolic bird often associated with self-sacrifice and charity in Christian literature.
- 6. Symbol of freedom and strength in literature.
- 9. Represents innocence and vulnerability in literature.
- 11. Symbolic bird often associated with mystery and death in literature.
- 13. Known for its distinctive call, often used in poetry to symbolize the arrival of spring.
- 14. A migratory bird often mentioned in poetry for its graceful flight.
Down
- 1. Symbol of power and majesty, often used in heraldry and literature.
- 2. Mythical bird often associated with rebirth and immortality.
- 3. Featured in medieval literature as a symbol of nobility and hunting.
- 5. Often associated with dawn and the start of a new day in literature.
- 7. Symbol of a burdensome weight or curse in Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
- 8. Represents peace and purity in various works of art and literature.
- 9. A central figure in various myths and literature, representing beauty and transformation.
- 10. Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" features this bird in its title.
- 12. Featured in various poems and literature for its melodious song.
