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Native Americans associated the meaning of owl with wisdom, foresight, and keeper of sacred knowledge.
“True Learning takes root at a point where the attitude fades. A flash strikes when your eyes are open through the night. The Owl doesn’t stare infact he watches what no one else cares to see, he wakes up when the rest of the world is lost in wistful sleep. A true observer, a listener and an intelligent mind; the Owl‘s wisdom is deep and profound.”(Contributed By Shhanya)
The owl is deeply connected with magic, shamanism and heightened senses throughout the ages. Some have thought of the owl as a “cat with wings” as they share similar characteristics of personality
Middle and Far East
In some middle and far eastern cultures, the owl is a sacred guardian of the afterlife, ruler of the night, a seer and keeper of souls transitioning from one plane of existence to another.
Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks attributed the owl to Athena, goddess of wisdom and foresight. This symbol was used on Greek coins and therefore also became associated with wealth.
America
Native Americans attributed owls with wisdom and sacred knowledge. The shaman would call upon Owl medicine for insight into the truth of ill-intent. Plains Indians wore owl feathers to protect against evil spirits.
Africa
West African and Aboriginal Australian cultures also saw the owl as a messenger of secrets, and companions to medicine people.
Europe
In the celtic tradition, the owl (cailleach-oidhche), represents wisdom, clairvoyance, stealth, initiation, change and detachment. Always aware of its surroundings, the owl uses intuition courageously, with insight into hidden truth, and a guide between earth creatures and Underworld deities.
During medieval times in Europe, owls were believed to be witches and wizards, shape shifters in disguise.
