Owls are a popular symbol of wisdom and intelligence. They are also sometimes associated with the goddess Athena.
In ancient Greece, an owl was a symbol of the goddess Athena. This is because owls have been known to be wise and intelligent creatures. In fact, they are often called “the bird of knowledge.” The Greeks believed that owls were able to see through the darkness and would help people who were lost find their way home again.

Model: Horned Owl
Created by Hideo Komatsu
Published at Works of Hideo Komatsu, 1912