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| − | A '''griffon''' (sometimes spelt gryphon or griffin) is a mythical beast with the head and wings of an [[eagle]] and the hindquarters and bravery of a [[lion]]. Griffons are sometimes shown with the front legs of an eagle (with talons), and sometimes with those of a lion. Griffons are often found in heraldic designs, and in [[Medieval]] times the griffon was sometimes used to symbolise the dual nature of [[Jesus Christ]]. More recently, a griffon appears on the badge of the (originally) British car company Vauxhall. | + | A '''griffon''' (sometimes spelt gryphon or griffin) is a mythical beast with the head and wings of an [[eagle]] and the hindquarters and bravery of a [[lion]]. Griffons are sometimes shown with the front legs of an eagle (with talons), and sometimes with those of a lion. Griffons are often found in heraldic designs, and in [[Medieval]] times the griffon was sometimes used to symbolise the dual nature of [[Jesus Christ]]. More recently, a griffon appears on the badge of the (originally) British car company Vauxhall and is the symbol of the Brentford FC soccer club from West London. |
| − | ==See | + | ==See also== |
*[[mythology]] | *[[mythology]] | ||
*[[unicorn]] | *[[unicorn]] | ||
[[Category:Mythical Beasts]] | [[Category:Mythical Beasts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:40, July 13, 2016
A griffon (sometimes spelt gryphon or griffin) is a mythical beast with the head and wings of an eagle and the hindquarters and bravery of a lion. Griffons are sometimes shown with the front legs of an eagle (with talons), and sometimes with those of a lion. Griffons are often found in heraldic designs, and in Medieval times the griffon was sometimes used to symbolise the dual nature of Jesus Christ. More recently, a griffon appears on the badge of the (originally) British car company Vauxhall and is the symbol of the Brentford FC soccer club from West London.