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From ancient times, people have considered the owl a symbol of wisdom. This is probably because the owl has a serious look/face, perhaps leading people to think they're wise.
Wise as an owl can mean wise as the symbol of wisdom. It can also be a reference to the behavior of the owl in the nursery rhyme:
A wise old owl lived in an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
The less he spoke the more he heard.
Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?
Wise as an owl means the person being described is very wise, and probably knows a lot of information.
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Isabella Orellana
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∙ 9y agoSince ancient times, owls have been considered to be a symbol of wisdom and intelligence. The owl was associated with Athena, the goddess who is associated with wisdom.
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∙ 13y agoOwls have long been associated with age. With age comes wisdom, so Owls became a symbol of wisdom.
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∙ 6y agoOwl is connected with Pallas Athena goddess which possess the capability to led wisely war.
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What animal represents knowledge?
Biblically the serpent is very wise "Be as wise as serpents and gentle as doves." Mathew 10:16
What nocturnal carnivorous bird is said to be wise?
the owl
Does seeing an owl mean actually seeing an owl?
It is believed to be the inbodyment of a female demon, Lilith. It is an omen for good or bad. To see an owl during the day is bad luck.
What do the symbols AOE mean on the Athenian owl coin?
Of the Athenians
What does 3 owls in your backyard mean?
The owl is a symbol of wisdom, seriousness and thoughtfulness. Dreaming of an owl in the dream means that your judgment of a personal situation or a person was correct. It also could mean that some vague matter became much clearer. Seeing an owl in the dream may also mean that you should take good advice from others. Hearing an owl screeching denotes bad luck, frustration, grief or sadness. Catching an owl or seeing an owl in the cage means that you should be careful of weird people and bad company.
What is the meaning of as wise as an owl?
the meaning of "as wise as an owl" means someone or something is very wise
What does wise as an owl from greek mythology mean?
the goddess of wisdom (among other things) is athena, and her patron animal was the owl, so being wise as an owl would be high praise besides that, owls are symbols of wisdom
What does Hwfa Môn mean in Welsh?
Hwfa Môn (The Wise Owl of Anglesey).
What is the end of the idiom 'as wise as-'?
as wise as an owl
What is a descriptive phrase mean?
>as blind as a bat>as hard as nails>as wise as an owl?
What does the idiom as wise as a owl mean?
It means someone is really smart. In lots of stories and myths, owls were associated with wisdom. So being "as wise as and owl" basically means you are as smart as a mythical owl genius. Fun fact: The Greek goddess Athena was the goddess of wisdom and her sacred animal is the owl.
What does the similie 'as wise as an owl' mean?
병시나 그딴거나 물어보고 다니냐 병시나 씨발새끼가 깝치네
What birsd is wise?
If you meant to say which BIRD is wise, it is owl
Is it as wise as an owl or a lamb?
Only if its strong like an ox and fast as the hare
What bird is wise?
Traditionally that attribute is bestowed upon the Owl.
What are the release dates for The Wise Old Owl - 1927?
The Wise Old Owl - 1927 was released on: USA: 13 February 1927
What is animal named at the end of the saying 'as wise as'?
It's as wise as an owl.
