Gryphons are mythological beasts commonly
depicted as having the head, forelegs and wings of an
eagle, and the hindquarters, tail and occasionally ears
of a lion.
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| Standing Griffin from The Stone Griffin |
They have been known for centuries as symbols of
strength and vigilance. Military units often have a griffin as their mascot. Griffins are thought to protect one's treasure, which is why the small griffin plaque I sell has the griffin holding a key.
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| Villa Montalvo's Griffin Logo |
Villa Montalvo is an historic landmark in Saratoga, California — and uses the griffin. A griffin is used as a logo, as shown in the above photograph, and as statures on columns flanking entranceways.
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| Griffin on Villa Montalvo's Entranceway |
There are several different accepted spellings—with
the three most common being gryphon, griffin and
griffon.
Visit my website — gargoylestore.com — and go to
Catalog Section 12 to view the griffins.
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