A griffin also spelled as gryphon is a hybrid mythical creature with the head, wings, beak, and talons of an eagle and the body, tail, and back legs of a lion. The griffin whose name means “to seize”, originates from the Greek word, “gryps” meaning curved or hooked nose and the Latin word, “gryphus”. This creature is known as the king of beasts and the king of birds since eagles are commonly recognized as the king of birds where lions are commonly known as the king of beasts. Griffins are also very ferocious creatures since they typically fly their victims to great heights before dropping them to their deaths to rip the victim’s flesh with their razor sharp teeth.
