Griffins, the unique mythological creatures with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, were often mentioned in ancient Greek plays.
Also known as Gryps, Grypes, Gryphoi — γρύψ (singular) in ancient Greek — they symbolized strength and bravery.
Griffins were considered noble creatures that lived in the time of ancient Greece and other neighboring regions and protected the rich deposits of gold in the mountains of Scythia, today’s north-eastern Europe.
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