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Originally Posted by wildlifesnapper  Hi
apparently the name Barn Owl has only been used since the 1600's. The word owl is said to be derrived from the old anglo saxon word Ule - "to hoot".
The owl was thought to be the harbinger of death or associated with witches or evil.The Romans called it Strix ( meaning witch). In medieval times it was often called "Night Hag" again the witch association.
Other names in the same light were "screech Owl" , "Death Owl" and "Ghost Owl".
neil |
Wow, this site never ceases to amaze me. Where do you get your information form!! very interesting..
