GODDESS ATHENDA'S OWL Authentic Greek silver coin 3rd cent.BC Pendant 3rd cent.BC

In this sterling silver pendant is set an authentic Greek coin (3rd century BC-Taras -Taranto) depicting an owl; Athena's head on the reverse side of the coin.

In Greek mythology, a little owl (Athene noctua) traditionally represents or accompanies Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom, or Minerva, her syncretic incarnation in Roman mythology.[2] Because of such association, the bird – often referred to as the "owl of Athena" or the "owl of Minerva" – has been used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition throughout the Western world.