Perhaps the connection is that the ancient Greek word 'gnomon' means 'one who discerns' or 'that which reveals' . Athena (and her Roman equivalent, Minerva) was the godess of wisdom and her symbol was the owl.
Harriet Harriet James Sunnydials 35 Bradley Road Warminster BA12 8BN www.sunnydials.co.uk Tel: 01985 216311 On Fri 19/11/10 3:43 PM , "John Carmichael" jlcarmich...@comcast.net sent: Hi Dialists: I received this intriguing letter from Ohio State University. The writer talks about an old publication called “The Sundial”. And then asked me if I am aware of any relationship between sundials and owls! I am not aware of any association between the two. I asked him to send me any photos of this. Meanwhile, I’m asking you guys if you have seen any relationship between owls and sundials. Thanks! I’ll forward your answers to him, or you can write him directly. John Nathan Varrone [mailto:nathanvarr...@gmail.com] Friday, November 19, 2010 1:20 AM jlcarmich...@comcast.net Sundial Information Dear John Carmichael, I am currently reviving a humor magazine titled _The Sundial _at The Ohio State University. In old issues of _The Sundial_, I often see an owl on top of the drawn images of sundials. Is there any association with owls and sundials that you would know of? Thanks so much for your time, we may do business with you in the future! Best, -- Nathan L. Varrone The Ohio State University Associate Director, 8th Floor Improv President, The Sundial---------------------------------------------------
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