Griffin a very fascinating, chimeric, zero-tolerance against evils and a straight no-nonsense Greek mythological creature. Whose roots spread from Western Europe to the Eastern edges of India and beyond. The legendary creature has a body of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle, and an eagle's talons as its front feet. Griffin also holds significance in Persian and Egyptian mythology too. In Persian mythology, particularly during the Achaemenid Empire, Griffins were used widely as statues and symbols in palaces. In Ancient Egypt, Griffins were depicted with a slender, feline body, and the head of a falcon. Griffins were sometimes seen as pulling the chariot of the pharaohs.

                       The griffin evolved from a ferocious animal of antiquity to become a symbol of strength and valor. It is one of the most common mythical creatures to appear in heraldic images, representing the nobility of leaders in human society. According to Greek mythology, Griffins dwelled in the Rhipaean Mountains, between the Hyperborean(the race of giants) and the one-eyed Arimaspians (tribe) guarding the gold of the north. The Arimaspians mounted on horseback always attempted to steal the gold, which led to the griffins killing the Arimaspians and eating them along with their horses and hence the hostility between the horse and the griffin. It is also said that a griffin pulled the chariot of Apollo, the sun god, and had the ability to fly, thus carrying the sun god to and from the sun and earth.

“ Griffins were said to lay eggs in burrows on the ground and these nests contained gold nuggets. ”   ~Pliny The Elder

                            Griffins were indeed majestic treasure guardians. It is also said that the griffins were highly monogamous and not only did they mate for life, but if one partner died, the other would continue throughout the rest of its life alone, never to search for a new mate. The griffins were thus made an emblem of the Church’s view on remarriage, symbolizing guardian of divinity, loyalty and love of highest form. Such majestic and noble creatures are really worth admiring. Don’t you think?