In ancient Greek and Roman faith, the first goddess consulted was Athena on issues requiring mind, information and patience. In ancient ages, presence of statues of Athena at entrances of libraries in cities was a proof of direct relation between the goddess and information and mind. According to beliefs of people who lived in ancient times, each god or goddess were showed with animals symbolizing the concept they represent and these animals were declared as divine. Sacred
Animal of Athena is an owl.
Owl symbol has a meaning of information, memory and protects its owners as well. Startling and secure behaviors of people who see an owl remind of information and intellectual approach. Intelligence and information are gathered at the end of serious, respectful and painstaking studies. Because of these reasons, they should not consume disrespectfully and even protected. This is why Athena's Owl has been protecting for centuries information and intelligence, which are very important for humanity. |