Hi Everyone!
What is the difference between a griffin and a gryphon, or are
they the same creature? I have two griffin on a necklace from
Dee Dee I thought they were the same as gryphon, just wondered
if anyone knew?
Thanks Rob
Griffin or gryphon?
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Dear Rob,
Yes they are the same.
If I recall correctly Grifoun is the old French name for them, while the name Griffon is middle english. Here are some of the bases .... Latin - Gryphus .... Greek - Grypos .... Spanish - Gripo
There are several variations, however Gryphon, Griffin, and Griffen, seem to be the most common.
Forgive me if I am off on these as I am pulling info from memory!
Hope this helps some
Yes they are the same.
If I recall correctly Grifoun is the old French name for them, while the name Griffon is middle english. Here are some of the bases .... Latin - Gryphus .... Greek - Grypos .... Spanish - Gripo
There are several variations, however Gryphon, Griffin, and Griffen, seem to be the most common.
Forgive me if I am off on these as I am pulling info from memory!
Hope this helps some
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Thanks for that Fae
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Yes, FW is right. Griffin and Gryphon are the same.
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Is hippogriff the same as gryphon?
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That would be no:)furrybunny wrote:Is hippogriff the same as gryphon?
The hippogriff is the combination of horse (hippo) and griffin (griff)
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