<P> The griffin , griffon , or gryphon ( Greek : γρύφων , grýphōn , or γρύπων , grýpōn , early form γρύψ , grýps ; Latin : gryphus ) is a legendary creature with the body , tail , and back legs of a lion ; the head and wings of an eagle ; and an eagle 's talons as its front feet . Because the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle the king of birds , the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature . The griffin was also thought of as king of all creatures . Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions . </P>
<P> The griffin , griffon , or gryphon ( Greek : γρύφων , grýphōn , or γρύπων , grýpōn , early form γρύψ , grýps ; Latin : gryphus ) is a legendary creature with the body , tail , and back legs of a lion ; the head and wings of an eagle ; and an eagle 's talons as its front feet . Because the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle the king of birds , the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature . The griffin was also thought of as king of all creatures . Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions . </P>
what can you find in a griffin 's body
what can you find in a griffin 's body
the body , tail , and back legs of a lion ; the head and wings of an eagle ; and an eagle 's talons
the body , tail , and back legs of a lion ; the head and wings of an eagle ; and an eagle 's talons