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TATTOO DESIGNS & SYMBOLS - OWL TATTOOS
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As birds of the night and birds of
prey, the owl has been associated with psychic powers, the "angel of
death," and the goddess of night. Greek, Roman, and Celtic mythology
all have owls as representatives of spiritual influence. Hinduism
uses the owl as a symbol of cosmic spirituality as well.
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Native American religions and shaman priests have placed numerous
spiritual associations upon the owl. The Cree believed that the
whistles of the Boreal Owl was a call to the spirit
world. If an Apache dreamed of an owl, it meant that death was
eminent. Cherokee shamans looked to Eastern Screech Owls for
guidance on punishment and sickness. |
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Africa the owl is associated with witchcraft and sorcery. To the
Bantu the owl is the associate of wizards. In eastern Africa, the
Swahili believe that the owl brings illness to children. Zulus in
southern Africa view the owl as a bird of sorcerers, and in the
western part of the Africa the bird is considered a messenger of
wizards and witches. In Madagascar owls are said to gather
with witches and dance on the graves of the dead.
As a spiritual symbol, owls can be found throughout the world.
Australia, China, Greenland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia and
Sweden all have cultures or mythical traditions that give
considerable spiritual
significance to the owl.
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