While some cultures view owls differently, many — including Western traditions — consider them symbols of wisdom, said Witko. "This perception finds roots partially in Ancient Greece ...

The patron goddess of Athens, the city in which the Lysis is set, is no less than Athena, goddess of wisdom, who sprung out from the skull of Zeus clad in full armour. Her symbol, and the symbol ...

This gestures to its deep meaning as a symbol of wisdom, of one’s awakening into knowledge from the torpor of ignorance. The kamala’s symbolic meaning is rooted in the fact that the lotus ...

In all cases, the lotus is rarely a bud and almost always a lush, open bloom. This gestures to its deep meaning as a symbol of wisdom, of one’s awakening into knowledge from the torpor of ignorance.

stated that Shahnameh of Ferdowsi is a symbol of freedom, justice, fair standing and wisdom along with friendships of Iranians. He added that those who have always stood on the righteous path and ...