Griffin: meaning, definitions and examples

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griffin

 

[ หˆษกrษชf.ษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. In mythology, griffins are often seen as guardians of treasures and are considered a symbol of strength and wisdom.

Synonyms

griffon, gryphon, mythical beast.

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Greeks depicted griffins in their art.
  • In the fantasy novel, a griffin helped the heroes on their quest.
  • The museum exhibited a sculpture of a majestic griffin.

Translations

Translations of the word "griffin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฒเคนเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Griffin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ griffin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gryfon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท griffon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grifรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆฌํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠููŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grifon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฎ้นซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grifรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะธั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grifรณn

Etymology

The term 'griffin' is derived from the Latin word 'gryphus,' which is itself rooted in the Greek word 'gryps.' The origins of the griffin date back to ancient civilizations, particularly in the Near East and Mediterranean, where they were used as symbols of divine power and protection. Artistic representations of griffins can be traced back to as early as 3000 BC, with evidence found in regions such as Persia and Egypt. They were often depicted in various forms of art, architecture, and mythology, serving to remind people of the connection between the earthly and the divine. The griffin's combination of the lion, a symbol of strength, and the eagle, a symbol of power and vision, symbolizes the idea of kingship and guardianship in many cultures.