The Owlet Mall and more : halloween owls

Many superstitions from the beginning of known history surrounds the owl. It it said to be a creature of darkness, magic, and death. It is no wonder, then, that owls play a major role in our national holiday, Halloween (See ' The Owl and the Witch').
One interesting myth of the owl, based on its link to darkness and death, is that it can live among ghosts. Consequently, abandoned buildings with nesting owls within were believed to be haunted. The Barn Owl whose nesting habitat is in old barns and buildings was often referred to as the Ghost Owl.

BOO to You, Too! Poster by Fall_Seasons_Best
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Of course, we all know better now, but we still love our owls at Halloween. So, enjoy these owl and ghost themed products below. You just might fine the one perfect for your Halloween plans.

Graveyard black, purple, turquoise Halloween Postcard by zazzleproducts1
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Halloween Ghost Owl t-shirt by DoodlesHolidayGifts
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Friendly Ghosts and Pals Postcard by Fall_Seasons_Best
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Cute Owl and Ghost Happy Halloween Stickers by kazashiya
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Halloween Theme Collage Toss Pattern Purple Wrapping Paper by FancyCelebration
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Personalized name owl ghost orange polka dots chocolate dipped oreo by Brothergravydesigns
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Trick or Treat Halloween Candy Tins Cute Owl Ghost by EyeloveTOONS
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Jack O' Lantern Pumpkin Ghost Owl Goblin Greeting Card by kinhinputainwelte
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the ghost owl budget tote bag by isombe
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Graveyard Ghosts Owl Full Moon Halloween 5x7 Paper Invitation Card by dmboyce
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Happy Halloween Ghosts Cake Pops by dlgray
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Saturday, October 11, 2014

The Owl and the Witch

Since Halloween is just around the corner, this is an good time to talk about the connection between owls and witches. Much superstition has long surrounded the owl; some good, some bad (unfortunately, mostly bad), and one of the most popular is that owls were familiars to the witches.

Vintage Halloween Owl and Witch Poster by gidget26

Animals as familiars stems from Medieval European folklore where it was believed that, not only witches truly existed, but that there were supernatural entities in forms of animals that protected and assisted them with their magic. It was believed that familiars were not owned by the witches; that they held total free will and intellect, and even had their own magical powers.

In ancient Rome and Greece, it was also believed that a witch could transform herself into an owl and that when the hoot of an owl was heard, it meant that a witch was coming.

We all now know better, yet, legends of the familiars, including the owl, still lives on in our modern day holiday, O' Halloween.