sacred animals - Roman Mythology

Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, stands beneath a moonlit sky with an owl perched on her hand, wearing a white tunic, blue cloak, and Corinthian helmet.

Symbols and Attributes

The Owl: Minerva’s Emblem of Wisdom

Find out why the owl became Minerva’s sacred symbol of wisdom, reason, and vision in Roman mythology.

Juno, the Roman queen of the gods, stands gracefully with two peacocks by her side, wearing a white gown, golden cloak, and crown beneath a radiant sky.

Symbols and Attributes

The Peacock: Sacred Bird of Juno

Explore the myth and symbolism of the peacock, Juno’s sacred bird and emblem of immortality, vigilance, and divine beauty in Roman mythology.