Owls in History and Magic
Owls have been associated with magic for a very long time, but do we know why? They seem to be second only to cats in their mystic ways and as witches’ familiars. Barn owls are especially considered to be magical creatures associated with witchcraft. They are also said to have some connection with death and rebirth, which is why they can be seen as omens of change. The owl’s association with wisdom was first established in Roman times, for they are the emblem of Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom. In Greek Myth owls were similarly associated with Athena, the Goddess of…