A mystery surrounds a statue that stands at 52nd and Brookside in Kansas City. The figure is adorned by various ceramic birds left for her; some are broken. We would like to know who or why these tiny treasures are reverently placed there.
It is a puzzlement indeed, but we think the statue is perceived to be Artemis, the Greek Goddess of wildlife and mistress of animals. Artemis is a very ancient goddess, and offerings were made to her in pre-Greek and in Greek societies. She is sometimes depicted carrying a bow and arrow. She is also a goddess of childbirth and relieves diseases in women.
When we visit Kansas City, we plan to spread the love by leaving a tiny bird vase with flowers by the statue ( shown below).
I recently discovered that this statue, whom I have passed countless times through the years (and is around the corner from my son's home) had a much larger following of birds. It seems to grow in the beginning of march. I asked my son to take pictures, wich he did but has been unable to download. Today I passed by and got out to visit with her. She was surrounded by a lesser amount of birds than two weeks ago, but still has a large amount. I too am curious about her and the pilgrims? taht visit her and bring her birds. Did you ever found out more? Please share with me! Thanks, Saskia Marijke Niehorster-Cook
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