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Is a Griffon a bird????

Posted by mythological beast on Mon May 06, 2002 05:16:41 PM

In reply top Things that never occur to you.... posted by Paul McMillan on Mon May 06, 2002 04:57:55 PM

Griffons - mythological beasts commonly depicted as having the head, forelegs and wings of an eagle, and the hindquarters, tail and occasionally ears of a lion. They have been known for centuries as symbols of strength and vigilance, and have been called "The Hounds of Zeus". In some mythologies, they represent the wealth of the sun. In others, they are said to have hoardes of fabulous treasure, which they guard endlessly.

: Like the Merlin is a bird of prey and so follows that grea
: t RR tradition of:
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: Eagle
: Kestrel
: Peregrine
: Merlin
: Vulture
: Griffon
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: What have I missed?
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: Paul

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