6. In Western culture, owls are synonymous with knowledge and wisdom. This is largely considered to be a result of Greek mythology: Athena, the goddess of wisdom, is consistently portrayed ...

Follow the fortunes of a Scottish puffin colony across the 2019 breeding season, with Emily Knight & Becky Ripley. In Western culture, owls are associated with wisdom – from depictions in ...

Athene comes from “Athena,” the name of the Greek goddess associated with the owl. The Latin cunicularus means “little miner.” DESCRIPTION: Adult burrowing owls are from about seven to 10 inches in ...

Using the owl as a mascot is also a nod to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom who was often depicted with the Owl of Athena near her.