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The '''Griffin''' originated in [[Greece]]. It has the front legs, wings and head of a giant [[eagle]], and the body and hind legs, and tail of a [[lion]]. The main diet of the Griffin is raw meat. Griffins are often used by [[Wizardkind|wizards]] as guards, and are known as fierce creatures. However, despite this, skilled Wizards have been able to befriend them. Like [[Sphinx]]es, Griffins are used by Wizards who need treasure guarding.
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The '''Griffin''' originated in [[Greece]]. It has the front legs, wings and head of a giant [[eagle]], and the body, hind legs, and tail of a [[lion]]. The main diet of the Griffin is raw meat. Griffins are known as fierce creatures, however, despite this, skilled Wizards have been able to befriend them. Griffins are often used by [[Wizardkind|wizards]] as guards of treasure, like [[Sphinx]]es.
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Over the centuries the Griffin - as with other mythological creatures - has taken many shapes. The griffin has served many purposes, including but not limited to "the vigilant guardian of treasure and of kings." They have been called "The Hounds of Zeus".
  
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[[Hippogriffs]] are born from the breeding of Griffins and [[horse]]s.
  
   
 
The [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Headmaster's office]] door has a [[Griffin-shaped knocker|knocker]] in the shape of a Griffin.
  
The [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Headmaster's office]] door has a [[Griffin-shaped knocker|knocker]] in the shape of a Griffin.
   
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See also [[Wikipedia:Griffin]].
  
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*{{wplink|Griffin}}s originate from ancient mythology, having been recorded as far back as ancient Persia and [[Egypt]], though first commonly seen in Greek myths. They were considered symbols of divinity, as the lion and eagle were considered the kings of beasts and birds, respectively.
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*In the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' films]], the [[Griffin Stairwell|staircase]] that leads to the Headmaster's office is formed by a large statue of a griffin, which also replaces the [[gargoyle]]s that receive the [[password]] to the office.
   
 
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Revision as of 08:32, 30 January 2015

The Griffin originated in Greece. It has the front legs, wings and head of a giant eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. The main diet of the Griffin is raw meat. Griffins are known as fierce creatures, however, despite this, skilled Wizards have been able to befriend them. Griffins are often used by wizards as guards of treasure, like Sphinxes.

The Hogwarts Headmaster's office door has a knocker in the shape of a Griffin.

Behind the scenes

  • Griffins originate from ancient mythology, having been recorded as far back as ancient Persia and Egypt, though first commonly seen in Greek myths. They were considered symbols of divinity, as the lion and eagle were considered the kings of beasts and birds, respectively.
  • In the Harry Potter films, the staircase that leads to the Headmaster's office is formed by a large statue of a griffin, which also replaces the gargoyles that receive the password to the office.

Appearances

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