griffin, composite mythological creature with a lion’s body (winged or wingless) and a bird’s head, usually that of an eagle. The griffin was a favourite decorative motif in the ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean lands.

The griffin was a pan-cultural mythical creature, appearing in the legends of several ancient civilizations. The earliest record of the griffin comes from ancient Egypt in the third millennium BCE.

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A griffin (or gryphon) is a legendary creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. This unique combination of an eagle, the king of birds, and a lion, the king of beasts, makes the griffin a powerful and majestic creature.

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One of the most prominent motifs in the ancient Middle East and Mediterranean areas, the griffin is a mythical creature, often depicted with an eagle’s head and a lion’s body. Here’s a closer look into the origin and significance of the griffin today.