Why is Owl associated with wisdom or intelligence?

Owls have unusually large eyes, which suggests deep insight. They are capable of seeing in conditions so dark that other creatures cannot see, which suggests unusual powers of discernment. There is apparently an archetype which associates insight and discernment with wisdom or intelligence. read more

There is apparently an archetype which associates insight and discernment with wisdom or intelligence. To me, these all appear to be different things, but I can see why such an association would be made. read more

The owl is often synonymous with intelligence as it dates back to the Ancient Greeks. Athena, goddess of wisdom, is often shown with an owl perching on her shoulder. It is most likely to do with the Ancient Greeks seeing the owls ability to hunt at night and mistaking it for intelligence. read more

Why owls are considered wise is, because in Greek Mythology, the goddess Athena is the goddess of wisdom, and her symbolic animal is an owl. read more