THE GRIFFIN.
0£ all the mythological creatures portrayed in heraldry the griffin is probably the most ancient and familiar, there being words for it in both ancient Greek ami Latin. 11l appearance it is partly lion and partly eagle, and it is generally riupposud to signify strength tind watchfulness; the Persians have frequently shown it in sculpture as a guardian of treasure.
Griffins appear prominently in the iiinorial ercst of the City of London, and there is n famous one in stone surmounting the Temple War Memorial at the western entrance to the City. It lias been called the ugliest thing in London, but that description is probably better incited by Charing Cross railway bridge,
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1939, Page 3 (Supplement)
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115THE GRIFFIN. Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1939, Page 3 (Supplement)
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