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The origins and
history of 'A wise
old owl' are vague,
however its meaning
isn't, basically it
would be told to
children in an
attempt to to teach
the child the virtue
of being quiet! The
lyrics of 'A wise
old owl' poem are
derived from the
saying 'a wise old
owl' based on an
owl's behaviour of
watching and
patiently waiting
when hunting its
prey. Legends
concerning the owl
are recorded in
Greek, Celtic,
Native American and
Aborigine mythology.
The owl is is
especially
associated with
wisdom in Greek
mythology being
linked with Athena,
the Goddess of
Wisdom. Athens is
named from the
Goddess Athena and
its emblem is the
owl. The owl was,
for many years,
viewed as a sinister
bird only hunting at
night when only evil
spirits and witches
were abroad - hence
the connection with
as a
Witches
Familiar! A wise old
owl - "Children
should be seen and
not heard!" |
