Griffin

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Definition

A legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, often depicted in ancient mythologies, possibly derived from misinterpretations of fossil remains.

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Episode #381: Dinosaurs and Mythology

Brothers of the SerpentJul 30, 2026

This episode explores the intriguing theory that the mythological Griffin may have originated from ancient gold miners discovering the fossil bones of the Protoceratops dinosaur. Leah, a Discord community member, shares her insights into how ancient interpretations of fossils could have influenced myth-making. The discussion combines paleontology with folklore to rethink the origins of legendary creatures.

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