Grifon: meaning, definitions and examples

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grifon

 

[ หˆษกrษชfษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A griffon, also spelled gryphon or griffin, is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It is often depicted as a guardian of treasures and a symbol of strength and majesty. In various mythologies, griffons are associated with divine power and are considered noble and proud beings.

Synonyms

griffin, gryphon

Examples of usage

  • The griffon is often seen in ancient sculptures.
  • In the story, a griffon guarded the entrance to the hidden treasure.
  • The heraldry of the kingdom featured a striking griffon.

Translations

Translations of the word "grifon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grifรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅƒเคซเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Griffon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ grifon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gryfon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท griffon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grifรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆฌํฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grifรณn

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 'griffon' is derived from the Latin 'gryphus' and the Greek word 'gryps', which referred to this mythical creature representing a combination of the king of beasts (lion) and the king of birds (eagle). The use of griffons dates back to antiquity, and they frequently appeared in art and architecture of various cultures, particularly in ancient Mesopotamia and in classical Greek and Roman traditions. In these societies, griffons were often viewed as protectors or guardians, symbolizing strength and courage. Over the centuries, the depiction and symbolism of griffons have evolved, encompassing a range of meanings in different cultures, from a protective figure to a symbol of divine authority.