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The '''Gryphon''' an animal with the head, breast, wings and claws of an [[eagle]], with the hindquarters and tail of a [[lion]]. It has swept-back pointed ears. If [[rampant]] it is termed segreant. Also spelt Griffin or a Griffon. A male gryphon (also called a Keythong)
The '''Gryphon''' is a fantastic animal with the head, breast, wings and claws of an [[eagle]], with the hindquarters and tail of a [[lion]]. It has swept-back pointed ears. Also spelt Griffin or a Griffon. A male gryphon (also called a Keythong) has no wings but often has horns and a spiky tail.

has no wings but often has horns and a spiky tail.
In [[heraldry]], a [[rampant]] gryphon is termed ''segreant''.

Revision as of 16:36, 5 October 2004

The Gryphon is a fantastic animal with the head, breast, wings and claws of an eagle, with the hindquarters and tail of a lion. It has swept-back pointed ears. Also spelt Griffin or a Griffon. A male gryphon (also called a Keythong) has no wings but often has horns and a spiky tail.

In heraldry, a rampant gryphon is termed segreant.

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