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

Etymology

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.