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griffins (legendary beings, Animalia (kingdom), ... Living Organisms (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Composite mythological creatures with the head and wings of a bird (usually that of an eagle) and the body and hind quarters of a lion. Was a favorite decorative motif in the ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean area, probably having originated in the Levant in the 2nd millennium BCE; the griffin had spread throughout western Asia and into Greece by the 14th century BCE. The Asiatic griffin had a crested head, whereas the Minoan and Greek griffin usually had a mane of spiral curls. It was shown either recumbent or seated on its haunches, often paired with the sphinx; its function was often protective. The Greeks believed griffins inhabited Scythia to keep jealous watch over the gold of that country.
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| griffins (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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| griffin (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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| griffons (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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| gryphons (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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| griffon (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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| gryphon (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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| griffioenen (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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| griffioen (C,U,Dutch,AD,U,U)
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| grijpvogels (C,U,Dutch,UF,U,U)
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| grijpvogel (C,U,Dutch,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: H.HL |
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.... Living Organisms (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ living organisms (entities) (G) |
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............ Eukaryota (domain) (G) |
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................ Animalia (kingdom) (G) |
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.................... legendary beings (G) |
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........................ griffins (G) |
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| Dutch ..... Fabeldieren met de kop en vleugels van een adelaar en het lijf van een leeuw, symbool voor de heerschappij over zowel hemel als aarde. |
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