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<br><br><br>It was highly popular, both as a symbol and as a real creature, who could contribute to scientific advancement. The heraldic griffin "denote[d] strength and military, courage and leadership", according to one source.[146] That it became a Christian symbol of divine power and a guardian of the divine,[147] was already touched upon above. The Griffin’s versatile symbolism—ranging from noble protector to formidable opponent—makes it a popular creature in modern fantasy, where it continues to inspire awe and respect. As the image of the Griffin spread throughout the ancient world, it became a widely recognized symbol of power, protection, and watchfulness. In Greek art, BUY XANAX WITHOUT PRESCRITION Griffins frequently appeared on pottery, coins, and statues, often depicted with their wings spread, standing guard over tombs or temples. This association with funerary monuments gave the Griffin a symbolic connection to death and the afterlife, acting as a protector of the dead.<br>The Gryphon is the official school mascot for Raffles Institution, appearing also on the top of the school crest. Similarly, prior to the mid-1990s a griffin formed part of the logo of Midland Bank (now HSBC). The griffin is used in the logo of United Paper Mills, Vauxhall Motors, and of Scania and its former partners Saab Group and Saab Automobile. In The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson, Hazel Levesque, and Frank Zhang are attacked by griffins in Alaska. In Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy story Purgatorio, after Dante and Virgil's journey through Hell and Purgatory has concluded, Dante meets a chariot dragged by a griffin in Earthly Paradise.<br>Heraldic Griffins often featured prominently on coats of arms and shields, representing bravery in battle, strength in leadership, and the vigilance needed to defend one’s kingdom or family. The creature’s fierce nature made it an ideal symbol for those who sought to project power and authority. Across cultures, the Griffin represented a combination of wisdom, nobility, and power, blending the keen sight and flight of the eagle with the brute strength of the lion.<br>Though the Hippogriff has the body of a horse instead of a lion, it retains the Griffin’s majestic wings and eagle’s head, symbolizing nobility, loyalty, and strength. In medieval bestiaries—illustrated books of real and mythical animals—the Griffin was described as a noble and fierce guardian. Its ability to fly and its connection to lions, known for their bravery and leadership, gave it an air of kingship and authority. Griffins were believed to mate for life and were often seen as symbols of loyalty, honor, and guardianship. If one mate died, the other was said never to take another partner, further emphasizing the creature’s symbolic purity and fidelity.<br>Hindu Mythology<br>The Griffins were said to battle fiercely against the Arimaspians, one-eyed people who sought to steal the gold the Griffins guarded. This association with treasure and riches gave the Griffin a reputation as a defender of wealth and prosperity. Though similar creatures were known to many other ancient cultures, the Greek Griffin has probably exerted the strongest influence on the Western imagination. Griffins have appeared in works of art and literature throughout history, including Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy and John Milton’s Paradise Lost.<br>Its hybrid nature made it a guardian of both earthly and divine realms, standing as a protector of the gods, kings, and sacred places. Most statuary representations of griffins depict them with bird-like forelegs and talons, although in some older illustrations griffins have a lion's forelegs (see bronze figure, right); they generally have a lion's hindquarters. Its eagle's head is conventionally given prominent ears; these are sometimes described as the lion's ears, but are often elongated (more like a horse's), and are sometimes feathered. The first griffins crop up as sculptures in ancient Egypt and Iran, around 3000 BC.<br>The Symbolism of the Griffin: Power, Guardianship, and Nobility<br>Together, these elements create a creature that embodies the best of both the physical and spiritual worlds. In the Renaissance, as classical mythology was rediscovered and embraced by European artists and writers, the Griffin continued to be used as a symbol of strength, courage, and majesty. Artists like Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci included Griffins in their works, using the creature to represent wisdom, nobility, and divine authority. Both Christians and Muslims seized upon the griffin as a religious symbol.<br><br>They were made into goblets and drinking from them was said to prolong life. Other Scythian artifacts show griffins attacking horses, stags, and goats. Griffins are typically shown attacking horses, deer, and humans in Greek art.<br><br>
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