Gryphons and Hippogriffs

In Greek mythology, the Griffin is a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

In mythology, the Hippogriff is a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a horse.

In Harry Potter, Buckbeak is the name of the Hippogriff that Harry rides.

In the story of Jason and the Argonauts, the Arimaspi are a race of one-eyed Griffins that guard the treasure.

In mythology, Lampades is the name of the Griffin that is said to have pulled the chariot of the sun god Apollo.

In mythology, Pegasus is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have carried the hero Bellerophon to Mount Olympus.

In heraldry, the Griffin is often depicted with a sword or a spear.

In mythology, Ladon is the name of the Griffin that is said to have guarded the Golden Fleece.

In mythology, the Chimera is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.

In mythology, Pegasus is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of a mare and a wind spirit.

In mythology, Cerberus is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the guardian of the underworld.

In mythology, Chrysaor is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa.

In mythology, the Chimera is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Zeus and Nemesis.

In mythology, the Chimera is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.

In mythology, Chrysaor is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa.