Greek Owl - Sculpture
This early classic, bronze owl from the 5th century B.C., was probably made in the Aria region, in de south-west of Asia Minor (on the coast of what is now Turkey). In Greek mythology, mighty Athena, the virginal goddess of wisdom and the arts, chose an owl to accompany her. The Greeks believed that owls could see at night thanks to a light that shone from within which, in turn, came to symbolize the purity of the shining goddess. In the city state of Athens, owls were protected birds which nested on the Acropolis in large numbers and adorned the rear of every coin. Because Athena was also the goddess of military tactics, an owl flying by was viewed as a good omen if the army was going into battle..
- Material: Resin with faux metal finish
- Sculpture dimensions: 3.5 in. H x 2 in. W x 2 in. D
- Packed in a foam mold and boxed, information card included
- Made in China
- Item #: GRE09
This early classic, bronze owl from the 5th century B.C., was probably made in the Aria region, in de south-west of Asia Minor (on the coast of what is now Turkey). In Greek mythology, mighty Athena, the virginal goddess of wisdom and the arts, chose an owl to accompany her. The Greeks believed that owls could see at night thanks to a light that shone from within which, in turn, came to symbolize the purity of the shining goddess. In the city state of Athens, owls were protected birds which nested on the Acropolis in large numbers and adorned the rear of every coin. Because Athena was also the goddess of military tactics, an owl flying by was viewed as a good omen if the army was going into battle..
- Material: Resin with faux metal finish
- Sculpture dimensions: 3.5 in. H x 2 in. W x 2 in. D
- Packed in a foam mold and boxed, information card included
- Made in China
- Item #: GRE09
Original: $22.00
-65%$22.00
$7.70Description
This early classic, bronze owl from the 5th century B.C., was probably made in the Aria region, in de south-west of Asia Minor (on the coast of what is now Turkey). In Greek mythology, mighty Athena, the virginal goddess of wisdom and the arts, chose an owl to accompany her. The Greeks believed that owls could see at night thanks to a light that shone from within which, in turn, came to symbolize the purity of the shining goddess. In the city state of Athens, owls were protected birds which nested on the Acropolis in large numbers and adorned the rear of every coin. Because Athena was also the goddess of military tactics, an owl flying by was viewed as a good omen if the army was going into battle..
- Material: Resin with faux metal finish
- Sculpture dimensions: 3.5 in. H x 2 in. W x 2 in. D
- Packed in a foam mold and boxed, information card included
- Made in China
- Item #: GRE09