griffin
Eagle-headed feline
A griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
Griffins appear in ancient Greek art and medieval heraldry, typically as symbols of strength and vigilance.
The creature combines the king of beasts with the king of birds: A golden griffin adorned the family crest.
Also spelled gryphon.
Unverified traditional tale
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
- fableMoral tale with animals
- mythosBody of foundational legends
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
dragon · phoenix · pegasus · centaur · minotaur · sphinx · unicorn · basilisk
Large predatory bird
feathers · wings · mane · quadruped · beast · monster · hybrid · chimera
Highest point or tuft
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
- sigilMagical or heraldic symbol
blazon · armorial · nobility · chivalry · banner · standard · pennon · tincture
legend
Unverified traditional tale
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
- fableMoral tale with animals
- mythosBody of foundational legends
folklore · dragon · phoenix · pegasus · centaur · minotaur · sphinx · unicorn · basilisk · cerberus
eagle
Large predatory bird
claws · feathers · wings · mane · quadruped · beast · monster · hybrid · chimera · hippogriff
crest
Highest point or tuft
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
sigil · blazon · armorial · nobility · chivalry · banner · standard · pennon · tincture · rampant
protector
One who safeguards others
gold · vigilant · watchful · fierce · defender · custodian · keeper · sacred · divine · Apollo
regal
Of or befitting royalty
splendid · august · dignified · stately · resplendent · proud · glorious · powerful · magnificent · awe
- mythical creaturesdragon, dragons, vampire, vampires, werewolf
- mythologyZeus, Apollo, Athena, Poseidon, Odin
- hybrid creatureschimera, centaur, hippogriff, minotaur, mermaid
- animal symbolismanimal spirits, animal totems, spirit animals, power animals, dragon imagery
- bestiary creaturesdragon, mermaid, unicorn, phoenix, centaur
- Game Creaturesslime, skeleton, zombie, spider, goblin