Griffins

/ˈɡrɪfɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'griffin'; legendary creatures combining the head and wings of an eagle with the body of a lion, commonly depicted in heraldry and mythology.

Etymology

From Old French 'griffon,' from Latin 'gryphus,' from Greek 'gryphos' (hooked or curved, referring to the beak). The '-s' makes it plural. The creature appears in myths across Indo-European cultures, often as a powerful guardian.

Kelly Says

Griffins appear in art and stories from medieval Europe to ancient Persia to modern fantasy—they're one of humanity's most enduring mythical creatures, maybe because they combine the two animals (eagle and lion) that dominated the sky and land.

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