Athena Glaukopis is a form of the Wisdom-Goddess Athena in Her aspect of a bright-eyed Owl Goddess. Glaukopis is related to the Greek glaux, the name for the little owl (in the Latin Athene noctua), the specific type of owl sacred to Her (though despite its Latin name it is just as likely to be out during the day as at night). The wittle little owl—very much lives up to its common name, as it generally does not clear eight inches tall even on its tippy-talons. Athena may have some of Her origins in an Owl-Goddess Who could take both owl and human form; and in the Odyssey Athena typically disappears in a rush of wings or in the form of a fellow bird of prey such as a seahawk. If She was in fact first an Owl-Goddess then it may be that Her role as Wisdom-Goddess springs out of the Owl-Goddess role; for the intense staring eyes of the owl made it emblematic of bright wisdom and intelligence. What is your favorite symbol to the other Greeks gods?
Good job. My favorite symbol is the owl too, because they are so majestic and beautiful. I like how you explained about the goddess and what she does. About her life and her owl. Owls are my favorite bird, you know. I wonder if she actually turns into an owl. Anyway, good job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashley, good job to you too.
DeleteThanks Ashley, good job to you too.
DeleteGood job. My favorite symbol is the owl too, because they are so majestic and beautiful. I like how you explained about the goddess and what she does. About her life and her owl. Owls are my favorite bird, you know. I wonder if she actually turns into an owl. Anyway, good job.
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