The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin has been home to a nesting pair of great horned owls for over 10 years, and ...

An owl briefly visited the studio early Thursday ... well-known for its ties to Greek mythology, in which it is the symbol of Athena — the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicrafts ...

Often depicted accompanied by an owl, Athena’s image with this bird highlighted its role as a symbol of wisdom. The owl’s nocturnal nature, keen vision, and mysterious demeanor contributed to these ...

The original Greek national emblem depicted the goddess Athena and the owl. At the time of Kapodistrias, the first Prime Minister of modern Greece, the phoenix, the symbol of rebirth, was added.

Athena was one of the most highly respected deities in Greek mythology, known for her intellect, fairness, and ability to offer guidance to both gods and mortals. She was often depicted with an owl, a ...

The Minerva Owl is called Little Owl in English. Birds are also featured in Greek mythology. The Minerva owl is considered a symbol of Athena, who had the city of Athens dedicated to her, and it is ...

After years of being a nocturnal aviary legend in the city, Austin honored Athena, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s resident Great Horned Owl, with the proclamation at a ceremony Friday ...

Athena the great horned owl's first egg has finally hatched at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. This marks the 15th consecutive year the popular great horned owl has nested at the center.