bird of minerva

• Termo poético arcaico para a coruja, especialmente a coruja-das-torres, que era sagrada para a deusa Minerva na mitologia romana e simbolizava a sabedoria. A frase raramente é usada no inglês moderno fora de contextos literários ou mitológicos.

An archaic poetic term for the owl, particularly the little owl, which was sacred to the goddess Minerva in Roman mythology and symbolised wisdom. The phrase is rarely used in modern English outside of literary or mythological contexts.

1. C2formal

   A poetic or literary term for an owl, especially as a symbol of wisdom associated with the Roman goddess Minerva.

   Símbolo da sabedoria

   • The bird of Minerva is often depicted in classical art.
   • In many cultures, the bird of Minerva represents knowledge and insight.
   • The philosopher referred to the bird of Minerva as a metaphor for understanding.