Greek Kamarina Owl 413-405 BC Bronze (027)

Description This ancient bronze coin of an owl is from Kamarina in Sicily.  The owl looks forward, holding a lizard in its talon.   The owl is a multifaceted talisman of wisdom, intuition, and protection. The back of the pendant features a Gorgon, a symbol in ancient Greece used for protection and to ward off evil. Size and Materials Size: 18mm Handmade 18kt recycled gold mount with enhancer bail.  One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity. Chain not included; available separately.  See Chains. Story Dated: 413-405 BC  Sicily, Kamarina The Owl holds special powers; Wisdom, intelligence, the ability to see through deception, defender of truth and honor, the owl is also a protector against negative energies.  Owl Blog In Ancient Greece, the symbol of a Gorgon was used to ward off evil.  The symbol was placed on doors, walls, floors, shields, coins, and tombstones.  Zeus and Athena were said to wear shields with the image of a Gorgon as protection. Kamarina was an anci