G for Griffin, a beast with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion…hybrid, powerful, majestic creature of ancient Egyptian and Persian mythology. Traditionally, griffins were depicted with the body, tail, and hind legs of a lion in addition to the head, wings, and talons of eagles. In legend, griffins were creatures that guarded rich deposits of gold in the mountains of Skythia (Scythia) in north-eastern Europe. Their one-eyed neighbours, the Arimaspians, battled them for these riches.
The Bag Lady 
My only introduction to them is through HP books.
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Not a creature I’d wish to come across. Even the picture looks scary!
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I’m fascinated by mythical creatures, Cheryl. Their stories are fantastical, yet also compellingly real.
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Agreed. Very interesting
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