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The Origin Of Papyrus Paper: Long before notebooks and printers, ancient Egyptians found a way to record their lives using the papyrus plant. Growing along the Nile River, papyrus was tall, sturdy, and plentiful.  Its stalks could reach up to 15 feet, making it easy to harvest in large amounts. Egyptians quickly realized that this plant could be transformed into a smooth surface for writing, which changed the way information was stored and shared. How Papyrus Was Made: The process of creating papyrus sheets was both clever and practical. Workers cut the stalks into thin strips and laid them side by side. Another layer of strips was placed on top, but in the opposite direction, creating a cross pattern.  When pressed together, the plant’s natural sap acted like glue, bonding the layers. After being left to dry, the sheets were polished with stones or shells until smooth enough for writing. This method produced strong sheets that lasted for centuries. The Role Of Papyrus In ...

Ancient Greeks Started The Tradition: The connection between owls and wisdom began over 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece. The Greeks worshipped Athena, their goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare.  Athena's sacred animal was the little owl, which appeared on Greek coins and pottery throughout their empire. When people saw an owl, they thought of Athena's intelligence and clever battle plans.  This powerful link between owls and smart thinking spread across Europe and eventually around the world.