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 * **natalia**



Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Vancouver, Canada ||  ||  Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:56 pm Post subject: Symbolism ||  || ||
 * Hello to everybody,

My name is Natalia, I am new here, so, nice to meet you!

I am interested in symbolism of animals and birds. Owls especially seem to be very misterious birds. There is something supernatural in their behaviour and look...

What does the Owl symbolise for you?

I am looking forwar to hear your answers! (I will post my own little article about the Owls's symbolism here later... I am quorious, if you like it...) _ Natalia ||   || Moderator
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 * **owlboy**

Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 1002 Location: Albany, NY, USA ||  ||  Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:16 pm Post subject: ||  || || _ Always looking for Owls in Greene County NY ||   ||
 * Welcome to the forum Natalia. Hope that you enjoy it here. We do have a number of members who are interested in symbolism, so hopefully they will respond soon. We also have a Fantasy Forum, where some of the members there are also interested in symbolism.
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 * **Adain**



Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 197 Location: United States ||  ||  Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:41 am Post subject: ||  || ||
 * Welcome to the Forum, Natalie!

I believe the owl symbolizes the nature of silence, the complexity and grace of it all.

Regards,

Adain _ The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing. ||  ||
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 * **natalia**



Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Vancouver, Canada ||  ||  Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:15 am Post subject: ||  || ||
 * Hello,

Thank you, Adain.

I wonder if I should wait for other replies... My thought was that if you favour an animal or a bird, it represented something special for you.

Why do you like owls? What do you feel when you think of them? What associations do you have?

I asked the same questions to my internet friends and got a few answers. They knew, I was writing an article about it. I just hoped to see, if the answer could be any different.... As my friends do not have any preferences in animals or birds. _ Natalia ||   || Site Admin
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 * **owlpages**

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 433 Location: Australia ||  ||  Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:36 am Post subject: ||  || ||
 * Hi Natalia, welcome to the forum!

To me, Owls represent quietness, solitude and intellect. I first got interested in owls when looking for a Tattoo design! _ Deane The Owl Pages ||  ||
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 * **natalia**



Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Vancouver, Canada ||  ||  Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:54 pm Post subject: ||  || || So, is there a story somewhere on the web site, how you made the decision to make such a big tattoo of an owl? _ Natalia ||   || Moderator
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 * **theowlette**

Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 450 Location: California ||  ||  Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject: ||  || ||
 * Owls don't necessarily symbolize anything to me, but to people I know, owls symbolize me. Most people who know anything about me know how much I love collecting, researching, and reciting seemingly frivolous factoids about owls.

I first became interested in owls in college when a great horned owl sat on the telephone wire outside of my dorm window. He/She came every night for nearly my entire sophomore year. I practically fell out of my third story window hooting back. I named him Earl. After that, I started researching owls, visiting them at zoos, etc. There aren't any owls near me (as I live in a very populated area), but I'm sure if I drive 20 minutes from my house and sit patiently, I might be lucky enough to see one.

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 * **owlpages**

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 433 Location: Australia ||  ||  Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject: ||  || ||
 * || **natalia wrote:** ||
 * So, is there a story somewhere on the web site, how you made the decision to make such a big tattoo of an owl? ||

I'm afraid not... sorry _ Deane The Owl Pages || ||
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 * **natalia**



Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Vancouver, Canada ||  ||  Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject: ||  || || _ Natalia ||   || Moderator
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 * **owlboy**

Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 1002 Location: Albany, NY, USA ||  ||  Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:34 am Post subject: ||  || ||
 * Symbolism of Owls can be viewed from a number of different angles.

Lately, a number of differnt TV commericals have been including owls with their products. From an advertisers point of view, Owls represent purity, rareness, something special, a "God" like status, and nature at it's finest.

Movies and TV shows, on the other hand, use owls to represent a fantasy of humans saviors, special hidden friend, or a fantasy of hidden powers.

Some human societies consider an Owls present to be a blessing or a curse. Some societies in history believed that all owls must be killed, or their families lives will be in danager.

From a scientific point of view, Owls represent rulers of the sky during the night, natures way of correcting overpopulations of small mamals, remarkable stealth and obervation abilities.

From the prey's point of view, Owls represent an unexpected, quick, and sudden death. To other birds, Owls represent enormous fear and hate.

I suppose from the diversity of views, this makes owls very mysterious and magical. Everyone knows about owls, but few have seen one in the wild. Some people have never seen an owl in the wild, but are surprised to learn that many owls fly past their house every year, while they are sleeping. They almost have a "god" like power over nature. _ Always looking for Owls in Greene County NY ||   ||
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 * **natalia**



Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Vancouver, Canada ||  ||  Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:15 am Post subject: ||  || || It is so increadable, that the Owl represents magic and mistery (good or bad) in all cultures. I lways wondered how that happened. _ Natalia ||   || Site Admin
 * Now, when I think about it, it is a good idea to use an owl in a TV commercial... They are right that they do this.
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 * **owlpages**

Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 433 Location: Australia ||  ||  Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:55 am Post subject: ||  || ||
 * Natalia, have you seen the Owl Mythology section at the main site? || **natalia wrote:** ||
 * Is it ok to ask you to tell it here? ||

there's not much to tell really, i just wanted a tattoo to represent how i was feeling at that time. i didn't want to choose from any flash art because i wanted someting unique. i eventually decided on an owl, because it represents wisdom and solitude. i spent the next 9 months searching for a suitable picture for the tattoo artist, meanwhile becoming increasingly fascinated with these birds. the tattoo took a total of 17 hours to complete. this was done in 3 seperate sessions, each 2 weeks apart. i've never regretted getting it!

the picture was actually inspired by photo by Mike Read - check out http://www.mikeread.co.uk and scroll to the bottom of the page. _ Deane The Owl Pages

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 * **natalia**



Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Vancouver, Canada ||  ||  Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:22 am Post subject: ||  || ||
 * Thanks for the story and the link. There are some great pictures there and I will remember that for my future projects...

Yes, I looked at the page about mythology. I also researched the question in the books and internet. Though, I need something else... I want to see, what people actually feel about this or that animal or bird. I am interested in people's unconscious perception of the animal symbols. Of course, we tend to have the perception that our culture suggests us, but... I am curious to see if people actually feel the same. The best way to find this out is to ask them

I used to say to my friends: do not tell me what you know from books. I can look into the books myself. Tell me, what you really think of it. Any copywriter needs a unique material for his(her) article. I cannot just steal somebody else's article

I have my own little theory about symbols. I think, symbols do work as amulets. Though, there is no magic in it. It is all about psychology. If you unconsciously believe in something, than an amulet is just an excuse for you to act in your interests. Well, I can tell more if anybody is interested. _ Natalia ||   ||
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 * **Tyto22**



Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 313 Location: USA ||  ||  Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject: ||  || || _ "In the end we will conserve only what we love.  We will love only what we understand.  We will understand only what we are taught.”  - Baba Dioum ||   ||
 * I guess in a way owls, like all of nature, symbolize what most of society is missing out on, the perfection of nature and the way that all things are connected. When someone says "oh we don't need that animal" they don't understand that without that animal, the balance is disturbed. Many don't care until it directly affects them, and thats sad. Owls are nature at its finest, they are power, they are the rulers of the night and they are amazing creatures. I guess some of the scientific knowledge has ruined the "wise old owl" symbol for me, although they are are amazing ambassadors because they have almost a human face, it draws people to them. Eagles are power, hawks are intelligence, falcons are speed and owls are stealth. <3 Ok, I'm done now [[image:http://www.owlpages.info/forum/images/smiles/2_tongue.gif caption="Razz"]]
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 * **Laughing Owl Lover**



Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Posts: 453 Location: Candyland ||  ||  Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:36 am Post subject: ||  || ||
 * I don't know much about owls and symbolism, and since I don't think you have a welcome thread, I just welcome you here

welcome to the forum! _ Its so sad that the Laughing Owl is extinct.... Help protect owls in need and never pick up a fallen owl unless it is injured or it is in a dangerous place (ex. middle of the road) - Thanx so much! ||  ||
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Week 10, Term 2 Monday 26/ 6
 * Introduction to Research Project
 * Learning Style <- []

Wednesday 23/6
 * Went on Moodle Site- 6 steps of research based learningSetting up Wikispace

Week 3, Term 3 Friday 23/ 7
 * Created wiki page
 * Began concept map 'Inspiration 6'

Week 4, Term 3 Monday 26/ 7
 * Updated wiki page
 * Continued map on owls



18/ 8 Missed many days of school - did research at home.
Researched on this site-> [|Owl Totem]

Week 5, Term 3 Monday 23/ 8



__Research Skills:__
 * Define the Task- Educate yourself on what the question is asking so that you know how to answer it fully.
 * Locate Information- Find resources to use in order to acquire you information and data.
 * Select Resources- Choose best (reliable) resource and begin researching your topic.
 * Organize Notes- Gather all your information and notes together to make the writing process easier.
 * Present the Ideas- Plan what points you want to make and which method would be the best way to present.
 * Evaluste your Work- Review everything you have done in order to make sure your work is the best it can be before handing it in.

Week 6, Term 3 Monday 27/ 8




 * SOURCE:** World & I; 01/01/1993, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p622,
 * ABOUT:** During the last fifty years, the **//owl//** has becmoe a noticeably more popular symbol in western Europe. The beliefs differ from early **//symbolism//** of the **//owl//**; `Aesop's Fables' in folklore and witchery.
 * LINK:** **[]**


 * SOURCE:** Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition**;** 01/12/2009, p1-1, 1p
 * ABOUT:** Basic information on owls.
 * LINK:** **[]**

**SOURCE:** Current Science; 18/01/2008, Vol. 93 Issue 10, p5-5, 1/3p
 * ABOUT:** The article presents information on calls of several species of **//owls//** including the great **//horned//** **//owl//**, the barred **//owl//**, and the northern saw-whet **//owl//**.
 * LINK: []**

**SOURCE:** World & I; 01/05/2004, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p138-143, 6p
 * ABOUT:** Formidable nocturnal hunters and how they've readily adapted to human-modified landscapes.
 * LINK: []**


 * SOURCE:** Backpacker; 01/12/1994, Vol. 22 Issue 9, p72, 6p,
 * ABOUT: //Owls'//** tendency to observe or ignore people who are oblivious to them; INSET: //**Symbols**// of evil or protectors?
 * LINK: []**

__**EXTRA ARTICLE REFRENCES:**__ **ABOUT**: Just an interesting article I found relevant about JOSHUA YELDHAM and how he feels haunted by owls.
 * SOURCE:** Sydney Morning Herald
 * LINK: []**


 * SOURCE:** Times; The (United Kingdom)
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Plagarism is.... Plagarism is when you copy someone else's work. If you do not use quotations AND cite the source than you cannot submit it as your own. Commiting this academic offense has consequences such as having to redo the work, failing the assignment/ year level, and possibly being dismissed from the school. Paraphasing can also be considered plagarism if no source is cited as you are using the original authors idea even if it is put in your own words. Go to a library and do your research early to avoid the temptation of stealing anothers work, also document your sources immediately (it will save alot of hassle in the future) learn how to use proper MLA format to cite quotes. Using a previously stated quote even its from a not so reliable web page or your friend, you still need to cite it, otherwise you are taking credit for others work.

5 Critical Web Questions

__WHO__ - The author should be identified, and have their credentials listed with contact information to verify. Also ask yourself what makes them an expert and are they with a legit organization. __WHAT__ - There should be an obvious intent for making the website with issues and comprehensive information presented. __WHY__ - The information should not be biased or misleading, some sites push a specific perspective or have conflicting advertising. __WHEN__ - It must be clear when the information was published and last updated, also check if links to other sites work. __HOW__ - Check if there are any obvious signs of typos or errors, Is it easy to navigate with proper links and images? also check source of rhe information thats provideded.


 * === **__Hypothesis __**: What does the owl symbolize? === ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Guiding Question ** ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Why is the owl wise? ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Comparing opposite beliefs  ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Variety of Native American legends on owls  ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Different cultures & their views  ||   ||

Week 2, Term 4 Wednesday 20/ 10


 * Finishing off all assignment
 * Posting and editing journal
 * Bringing in pictures
 * Contemplating final presentation method

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