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Griffin
The Griffin is a legendary creature with the
head, beak and wings of an eagle, the body of a lion and occasionally
the tail of a serpent or scorpion. Its origin lies in the Middle
East where it is found in the paintings and sculptures of the
ancient Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians. The later Romans
used them for decoration and even in Christian times the Griffin
motif often appears. Griffins were frequently used as gargoyles
on medieval churches and buildings. In more recent times, the
Griffin only appears in literature and heraldry.

The story of the Griffin, as told by Thomas Bulfinch.
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