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| − | GhentThe '''griffin''', '''griffon''', or '''gryphon''' (Greek: γρύφων, ''grýphōn'', or γρύπων, ''grýpōn'', early form ''γρύψ'', ''grýps''; Latin: ''gryphus'') is a legendary creature with the body, tail, andback legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and an eagle's talons as its front feet. Because the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle the king of birds, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffin was also thought of as king of all creatures. Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions.<sup>[1]</sup> Adrienne Mayor, a classical folklorist, proposes that the griffin was an ancient misconception derived from the fossilized remains of the ''Protoceratops'' found in gold mines in the Altai mountains of Scythia, in present day southeastern Kazakhstan, or in Mongolia.<sup>[2]</sup> In antiquity it was a symbol of divine power and a guardian of the divine.<sup>[3] They are known rarely breed with horses to make hippogriff</sup> |
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| + | The '''griffin''' (also spelt '''griffon''' or '''gryphon''') is a legendary creature said to have originated from Greek mythology, though there is evidence that the beast may have originated from ancient Egyptian or Persian artworks. The griffin, like the [[Chimaera|chimera]], is an amalgamation of different parts of other animals. It has the body, tail and back legs of a lion and the head, wings and talons of an eagle. |
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| + | According to the folklore of various cultures, griffins were noble and proud creatures. Just as the lion was regarded as the king of beasts and the eagle the king of birds, griffins were viewed in a particularly majestic light. They were said to be guardians of exquisite and priceless treasures and artifacts. In medieval folklore, griffins were mated for life. If either griffin partner died, then the remaining griffin would live the rest of its life alone.[[Category:European Creatures]] |
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Revision as of 06:51, 5 September 2019
The griffin (also spelt griffon or gryphon) is a legendary creature said to have originated from Greek mythology, though there is evidence that the beast may have originated from ancient Egyptian or Persian artworks. The griffin, like the chimera, is an amalgamation of different parts of other animals. It has the body, tail and back legs of a lion and the head, wings and talons of an eagle.
According to the folklore of various cultures, griffins were noble and proud creatures. Just as the lion was regarded as the king of beasts and the eagle the king of birds, griffins were viewed in a particularly majestic light. They were said to be guardians of exquisite and priceless treasures and artifacts. In medieval folklore, griffins were mated for life. If either griffin partner died, then the remaining griffin would live the rest of its life alone.