Owl or Glaucus: the sacred bird, symbol of wisdom, prudence, 7cm Veronese Bronze Electrolysis Full Body Statuette

In Greece, the owl is a symbol of wisdom and prudence. According to Greek mythology, when goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom, saw the creature for the first time, she was impressed by her big eyes and her solemn appearance, swiftly becoming her favorite bird and later an emblem of her. This can be proven by the vast number of statues that depict Athena with an owl.in Norse mythology Owls in Norse mythology shared a lot of the symbolism which continues to accompany these birds of prey today. Norse owl symbolism revolved largely around the “wisdom” of the owl. The “Katyogel”, the Norse god name for the owl, was the goddess of wisdom. What’s more, many stories from Norse mythology suggest Odin, the all-father, had a pet owl he kept with him at all times.