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  • griffins (en)
  • griffioenen (nl)
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  • 300379594
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  • griffin (en)
  • griffioen (nl)
  • griffon (en)
  • griffons (en)
  • grijpvogel (nl)
  • grijpvogels (nl)
  • gryphon (en)
  • gryphons (en)
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  • Composite mythological creatures with the head and wings of a bird (usually that of an eagle) and the body and hind quarters of a lion. Was a favorite decorative motif in the ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean area, probably having originated in the Levant in the 2nd millennium BCE; the griffin had spread throughout western Asia and into Greece by the 14th century BCE. The Asiatic griffin had a crested head, whereas the Minoan and Greek griffin usually had a mane of spiral curls. It was shown either recumbent or seated on its haunches, often paired with the sphinx; its function was often protective. The Greeks believed griffins inhabited Scythia to keep jealous watch over the gold of that country. (en)
  • Fabeldieren met de kop en vleugels van een adelaar en het lijf van een leeuw, symbool voor de heerschappij over zowel hemel als aarde. (nl)
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