Charming facts about Greek culture, food and wine Intriguing facts about ancient Greece Modern-day Greece statistics Fun facts about Athens 1) The Acropolis almost became one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World” The Acropolis is fabulous to roam around when you’re in Athens – which is so...
In 2300 BC, the Sumerians depicted Lilitu, the goddess of death, as a winged woman with feet like an owl's, a crown similar to an owl's ear tuft, and two owls for companions. Her name is derived from an ancient word meaning "night."[2] In Greek mythology, the owl is the symbol...