γλαύξ
γλαύξ
the owl, so called from its glaring eyes (v. γλαυκός, and cf. σκώψ) ; γλαῦκʼ Ἀθήναζε, γλαῦκʼ εἰς Ἀθήνας carry coals to Newcastle, " Ar.: Athen. silver coins were called γλαῦκες, because they were stamped with an owl, Ar.