gryphons
Winged leonine beasts
Gryphons is an alternate spelling of griffins—mythical creatures with an eagle's head and wings joined to a lion's body.
The spelling with *y* appears in older texts and fantasy literature aiming for an archaic feel: The gryphons guarded the mountain pass.
Whether spelled gryphon or griffin, the creature symbolizes strength and vigilance.
Avian-equine legendary creature
- chimeraUnrealistic fantasy or hybrid
- sphinxMysterious, unreadable person
- cockatriceDeadly rooster-headed serpent
- basiliskReptile that kills by looking
manticore · eagle · lion · beak · talons · wings · feathers · haunches
Hereditary symbolic emblem
- crestHighest point or tuft
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- chargeCost or accusation
blazon · escutcheon · armorial · banner · tincture · field · supporters · helm
Self-immolating, regenerating bird
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- pegasusMythical flying equine
- centaurHalf-human, half-equine being
minotaur · cerberus · harpy · thunderbird · simurgh · roc · firebird · legendary
hippogriff
Avian-equine legendary creature
- chimeraUnrealistic fantasy or hybrid
- sphinxMysterious, unreadable person
- cockatriceDeadly rooster-headed serpent
basilisk · manticore · eagle · lion · beak · talons · wings · feathers · haunches · mane
coat of arms
Hereditary symbolic emblem
charge · blazon · escutcheon · armorial · banner · tincture · field · supporters · helm · mantling
phoenix
Self-immolating, regenerating bird
centaur · minotaur · cerberus · harpy · thunderbird · simurgh · roc · firebird · legendary · folklore
sentinel
Guard who monitors
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- hoardHidden accumulated valuables
gold · vigilant · watchful · fierce · noble · defender · keeper · sacred · divine · Nemesis
regal
Of or befitting royalty
magnificent · stately · resplendent · august · proud · sovereign · dignified · exalted · splendid · lordly