Sa mitolohiyang Griego, an sarong sadit na kuwaw (Athene noctua) na tradisyonal na nagrerepresentar o kaibahan ni Atenea, an birhen na diosa nin kadonongan, o Minerva, an saiyang incarsion sa mitolohiyang Romano.[1] Huli sa siring na pag-iriba, an gamgam na parating inaapod na "kuwaw ni Atenea" o an "kuwaw ni Minerva" - nagamit na simbolo nin kaaraman asin kadunungan sa bilog na kinaban sa Solnopan.[2][3]
Eason, Cassandra (2008). Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols: A Handbook. Westport, CT, USA: Greenwood Publishing Group. p.71. ISBN9780275994259. The Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva has the owl as her sacred creature, as does her ancient Greek counterpart Athena. Athena was often depicted with an owl, which was considered a symbol of wisdom in both cultures. The best known image of Athena’s owl, the Little Owl, is seen on ancient Athenian coins dating from the fifth centuryBCE. To the Romans an owl feather placed near sleeping people would prompt them to speak in their sleep and reveal their secrets. However, in Rome the owl was considered a harbinger of death if it perched on a roof or on a public building and hooted. The deaths of several Roman emperors, including the assassination of Julius Caesar, were signaled by an owl landing on the roof and hooting.
