Owl Tapestry

Few animals are as mystical and wise as the owl, throughout many cultures of the world this is an animal of importance is rich in symbolism. Here we will shed light on some of the different meanings behind this majestic bird.Taking symbolism from the owl directly, it is noteworthy that it is a creature of the night. Nocturnal creatures are symbolic of inner-knowing, psychic ability, and intuition – so too is the owl.Native American tribes (primarily plains’ Indians) viewed the owl as a protector against harm and their feathers were ritually worn to ward of evil spirits. Similarly, West African and Aboriginal Australian cultures viewed the owl as a messenger of secrets, kin to sorcerers, as well as companions to seers, mystics and medicine people. During medieval times in western and central Europe it was fabled that owls were actually priestesses (witches) and wizards in disguise.The owl is sacred to the Greek goddess of learning, Athena and is even depicted on some Greco-Roman curren