Terracotta Greek Owl , Athena Owl

Terracotta owl , Greek mythology bird The owl is sacred to the Greek goddess of learning, Athena & is even depicted on some Greek currency as a symbol of status, intelligence & of course, wealth. in the mythology of ancient Greece, Athene, the Goddess of Wisdom, was so impressed by the great eyes & solemn appearance of the Owl that, having banished the mischievous crow, she honoured the night bird by making him her favourite among feathered creatures. Athene's bird was a Little Owl, (Athene noctua). This Owl was protected & inhabited the Acropolis in great numbers. It was believed that a magical inner light gave Owls night vision. As the symbol of Athene, the Owl was a protector, accompanying Greek armies to war, & providing ornamental inspiration for their daily lives. If an Owl flew over Greek Soldiers before a battle, they took it as a sign of victory. The Little Owl also kept a watchful eye on Athenian trade & commerce from the reverse side of their coins. Height 10 cm/ 4 inches base including You can find more TERRACOTTA OWLS in https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreekAncientCosmos?section_id=13483273&ref=shopsection_leftnav_4 Each piece is unique so the patina may have differences from item to item. Our Artworks can be sent all over the world via Greek Post Office & by A priority. After the shipping we will inform you for the tracking number. 563 Terracotta Greek Owl , Athena Owl