DEbunking myths  SOrrounding owls

Myths about owls have existed for times immemorial. Owls play a critical role in helping the ecosystem thrive.   Yet, for centuries and to date, they continue to be a victim of various misinformed beliefs and fallacies.

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Owls are associated with witchcraft where owls were thought to be messengers of witches, & they hooted to warn of an approaching witch.

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It is believed Lakshmi descends on earth on Diwali day; and sacrificing her owl will force her to stay in the house, as she won’t have a vehicle to return back.

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Owls are even poached for the tantriks or voodoo and black magic practitioners who use various body parts as talismans or medicine

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