Owl of Athena Earrings Ancient Greek Coin Replica 925 SilverIn Greek mythology, a little owl (Athene noctua), the sacred bird of the Goddess Athena, is a symbol of wisdom, prudence, and the city of Athens. The owl symbolizes wisdom because it is a bird of the night that has excellent vision even in the dark. It is therefore natural to see the "unseen side of things", where others are unable because of darkness, it is metaphoric and means the full and deep understanding, correct assessment of the social,