hippogryph
Eagle-horse flying beast
A hippogryph is a mythical creature with the front half of an eagle—head, wings, and talons—and the hindquarters of a horse.
The hybrid appears in Renaissance poetry and modern fantasy literature and games: The knight mounted his hippogryph and took flight.
Also spelled hippogriff.
Legendary eagle-lion hybrid
- pegasusMythical flying equine
- chimeraUnrealistic fantasy or hybrid
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
wyvern · basilisk · phoenix · manticore · cockatrice · roc · thunderbird · sphinx
Heraldic shield notation
- crestHighest point or tuft
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
- rampantFlourishing beyond control
supporter · charge · emblem · device · armorial · shield · noble house · sigil
Large predatory bird
- horseDomesticated riding animal
- crossbreedMixed-lineage organism
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- fusionJoining into unity
biform · hindquarters · avian · equine · amalgamation · blended · dual nature · grafted
Seeking journey for something
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
- arcaneUnderstood by few
summoning · mount · magical creature · grimoire · conjuration · mana · familiar · taming
Affection destined to fail
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- oppositesTerms with contrary meanings
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- improbabilityQuality of being doubtful
rarity · wonder · marvel · paradox · transcendence · nobility · swiftness · power
griffin
Legendary eagle-lion hybrid
dragon · wyvern · basilisk · phoenix · manticore · cockatrice · roc · thunderbird · sphinx · centaur
blazon
Heraldic shield notation
- crestHighest point or tuft
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
rampant · supporter · charge · emblem · device · armorial · shield · noble house · sigil · standard
eagle
Large predatory bird
- horseDomesticated riding animal
- crossbreedMixed-lineage organism
- compositeMade of distinct parts
fusion · biform · hindquarters · avian · equine · amalgamation · blended · dual nature · grafted · synthesis
quest
Seeking journey for something
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
arcane · summoning · mount · magical creature · grimoire · conjuration · mana · familiar · taming · rider
impossible love
Affection destined to fail
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- oppositesTerms with contrary meanings
- unityWholeness through cohesion
improbability · rarity · wonder · marvel · paradox · transcendence · nobility · swiftness · power · grace