Griffin

The griffin (also called gryphon, gryphen, griffon, griffen, and gryphin), is a legendary creature. It has the head, front legs, and wings of an eagle. The rest of the body looks like a part of a lion.

In the past, the griffin was a symbol of strength and dexterity. It often looked after a treasure.

The griffin was first seen in art c.3000 B.C., as seen on cylinder seals from Mesopotamia.^[1]

1. ↑ Image of Persian griffin. granger.com (picture). The Granger Collection. Retrieved 12 Jan 2025.