Homonym: Harbinger (Omen)
A "harbinger" is a person or thing that signals the approach of another event or situation. It often refers to something that foreshadows or indicates what is to come, such as changes in weather or the arrival of a new season. For example, the arrival of spring flowers can be seen as a harbinger of warmer weather.
In literature and culture, harbingers are frequently used as symbols or motifs to convey deeper meanings. They can represent hope, change, or even warning. In mythology, a harbinger of doom might indicate impending disaster, while a harbinger of good fortune suggests positive developments ahead.