Griphon: meaning, definitions and examples

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griphon

 

[ หˆษกrษชfษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A griphon is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It is often depicted as a symbol of strength and wisdom, representing a guardian of divine power.

Synonyms

griffin, gryphon

Examples of usage

  • The griphon is featured in many ancient mythologies.
  • Artists often use the griphon in their paintings to symbolize nobility.
  • The griphon was believed to protect treasures in ancient tales.

Translations

Translations of the word "griphon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grifo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคฟเคซเคผเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Greif

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ grifon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gryf

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท griffon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grifรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆฌํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grifon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฎ้นซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะธั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grifรณn

Word origin

The term 'griphon' originates from the Latin word 'gryphus' and the Greek word 'gryps', meaning 'to seize' or 'to grip', which reflects the creature's role as a powerful guardian. The griphon has appeared in various cultures throughout history, notably in ancient Greek and Roman art, where it was often depicted as a protector of the divine and the king. In medieval Europe, the griphon was associated with nobility and was commonly used in heraldry. Its dual natureโ€”being part eagle and part lionโ€”symbolizes the combination of the highest ideals of strength and wisdom. Over time, the griphon became a popular figure in literature, mythology, and even modern media, representing a blend of the earthly and the celestial.