{"product_id":"athena-owl-earrings","title":"Owl Athena Minerva Roman Costume Drop Dangle Earrings Gold Finish .5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthena Owl Earrings Inspired by Roman Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eAthena owl earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e show an owl with enlarged eyes and detailed feathers on the head and chest. They are made from a 22 ct gold plate and hypoallergenic ear wires. The design adapts ancient imagery of the goddess Athena, known as Minerva in Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Owl of Athena\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little owl has walked beside Athena for nearly three thousand years. Greek poets gave the goddess the epithet glaukopis, often read as \"bright-eyed\" or \"owl-eyed.\" Scholars still debate why the bird became her companion. Some point to her wisdom, since the owl sees in the dark. Others note that little owls once nested on the Acropolis. Athens settled the question on its coins. Silver tetradrachms showed Athena's helmeted head on the front and an owl on the back. They changed very little for over three hundred years. People across the Mediterranean called them \"owls\" and trusted them. Romans later identified Athena with Minerva and kept the owl as her sacred bird. Artists gave it large, round eyes that suggest watchfulness and insight. These earrings follow that tradition. Each owl has wide eyes and carefully textured feathers on the head and chest, like the owl on the ancient coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 ct gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/2 in L x 5\/8 in W with ear wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwl alone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4 in L x 5\/8 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ PN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10061\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBirds in Roman Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirds, animals, and fish decorated the mosaics, buildings, and jewelry of wealthy Romans. These Minerva owl earrings follow that taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoman Jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman women wore necklaces, earrings, bracelets, tiaras, and rings. Gold, silver, pearls, and stones like amber, topaz, and jet were favored. Roman owl dangle earrings keep that tradition alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing the Owl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold plated owl earrings suit a toga costume or a simple dress. Another pair of Minerva owl earrings makes a fine gift for a Latin student. Roman owl dangle earrings stay light on the ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Wearing the Athena owl earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach owl hangs from a drop of about 1 1\/2 in. Wear these gold plated owl earrings with a Roman costume or as everyday jewelry. Browse related pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the gold plate with a soft, dry cloth. Keep it dry and away from perfume and harsh chemicals. Store it flat in a pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the owl on an Athenian silver tetradrachm, with Athena's helmeted head on the front: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/C_1923-1117-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTetradrachm with Athena and Owl - The British Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet Minerva, the Roman Athena, in a bronze bust with her Greek-style helmet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/246688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBronze Bust of Minerva - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out why the owl came to stand for Athena and Minerva: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Owl_of_Athena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOwl of Athena - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westair Reproductions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32138256318577,"sku":"10061","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/874a853017f9c3b23d6c74324ca6af78.jpg?v=1777661659","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/athena-owl-earrings","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}