Griffins are majestic beasts and royalty. They are seen several times throughout history in Greek mythology and as symbols in medieval periods. They are often used to represent strength, royalty and courage as a way to reflect the traits of the Griffin on those who wear it as a symbol. The focus of this article will be primarily on his Greek interactions, but will also touch on his interaction with the Middle Ages. Griffins are creatures that come from Greek mythology. They are described as an animal that is part lion and part eagle, while being described by many sources as being the size of a wolf. His head is that of an eagle while his body is that of a lion. Its feet sported eagle claws and on its back lay majestic wings (Spaid). Some describe him as the king of creatures due to his ability to rule both land and air with his incomparable strength. Its strength is said to be greater than that of an ordinary lion. In addition to his extraordinary strength, he is also said to be very wise ("Griffin"). They have a strong affinity for gold and tend to line their nests with it (Spaid). This has led to many conflicts with other creatures who also have a predilection for gold. Some legends say that the Griffin is related to the Sphinx and enjoys having travelers solve puzzles like the Sphinx does. If the Traveler solves the riddle he will be allowed to live and perhaps take in some of the Griffin gold. If a traveler was unable to solve the riddle he could be killed ("Griffin"). Many medieval factions used it as a symbol or banner marker as it represents wisdom and unbridled power. Griffins are largely associated with the Sun and the Greek god Apollo, ruler of the sun and light. It is said that they pulled Apollo, Zeus and...... middle of paper ...... ion cups out of the Griffin's claws or put one of their claws in the drink so they would know if it was poisoned or not. Griffin feathers were said to be able to restore sight to those who were blind (Spaid). Spapaid, James. "the pages of the griffins." the pages of the griffins. Np, 1 January 2006. Web. 23 May 2014. .(Spagato)Spagato, James. "the pages of the griffins." the pages of the griffin. The Gryphon Pages, January 1, 2006. Web. May 23, 2014. .(Spagato)Spagato, James. "the pages of the griffins." the pages of the griffin. The Gryphon Pages, January 1, 2006. Web. May 23, 2014. "Gryphon." MythOrTruth.Com Mythical Creatures Animals and facts associated with them. MythOrTruth.com, January 1, 2014. Web. May 23, 2014. .(“Grifone”)