One of the most famous representations of birds from ancient Egypt comes from the wall of Dynasty XII tomb of Khnumhotep II (no. 3) at Beni Hasan. While the tomb owner is trapping waterfowl on a pool with a clap-net, these charming birds are shown perching on branches of two flowering acacia trees flanking the…
The owls, patron birds of goddess Athena, have a history that goes beyond the common association with wisdom and knowledge. Much like in ancient Greece, where the love of wisdom flourished, owls played a part in many a peoples’ mythology, culture, language and art. An exploration into the role this bird had in people’s beliefs provides…