Owl of Athens Wisdom Set of 2 Solid Bronze Greek Green-Gold Handmade Miniature

Description Set of 2 Owls of Athens Wisdom Solid Bronze Greek Green-Gold Handmade Miniature Owl 1: Height: 1 inch (2.54 cm) Width: 1.2 inches (3 cm) Depth: 0.8 inches (2 cm) Weight: 0.14 lbs (64 gr) Owl 2: Height: 0.9 inches (2.3 cm) Width: 0.8 inches (2 cm) Depth: 0.8 inches (2 cm) Weight: 0.08 lbs (38 gr) In Greek mythology, a little owl (Athene noctua) traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom, or Minerva, her syncretic incarnation in Roman mythology. Because of such association, the bird — often referred to as the “owl of Athena” or the “owl of Minerva” — has been used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition throughout the Western world.