雅典娜的猫头鹰
在希腊神话中，一只小猫头鹰（縱紋腹小鴞）代表着智慧女神雅典娜以及她在罗马神话中的化身弥涅耳瓦。[1]由于这种联系，这种鸟通常被称为雅典娜的猫头鹰或密涅瓦的猫头鹰。在整个西方世界它成為知识、智慧、敏锐和博学的象征。[2][3]
参考文献
编辑- ^ Eason, Cassandra. Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols: A Handbook. Westport, CT, USA: Greenwood Publishing Group. 2008: 71 [2022-07-29]. ISBN 9780275994259. （原始内容存档于2022-04-22）.
The Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva has the owl as her sacred creature, as does her ancient Greek counterpart Athena. Athena was often depicted with an owl, which was considered a symbol of wisdom in both cultures. The best known image of Athena’s owl, the Little Owl, is seen on ancient Athenian coins dating from the fifth century BCE. To the Romans an owl feather placed near sleeping people would prompt them to speak in their sleep and reveal their secrets. However, in Rome the owl was considered a harbinger of death if it perched on a roof or on a public building and hooted. The deaths of several Roman emperors, including the assassination of Julius Caesar, were signaled by an owl landing on the roof and hooting.
- ^ Berger, Cynthia. Owls. Mechanicsburg, PA, USA: Stackpole Books. 2005: X. ISBN 9780811732130.
Minerva's owl wisdom.
- ^ Deacy, Susan J.; Villing, Alexandra. Athena in the Classical World. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill. 2001. ISBN 978-9004121423.