Scientists say they have debunked the theory that dinosaur fossils inspired the myth of the griffin. According to legends dating back as far as the 4th millennium BC, the griffin, or gryphon, was ...

The specific link between dinosaur fossils and griffin mythology was proposed over 30 years ago in a series of papers and books written by folklorist Adrienne Mayor.

Mythical Creatures: The Lore and Legends Behind 3 Medieval Monsters They’re some of the most famous mythical creatures. But what did stories and artworks from the Middle Ages actually say about ...

Known by many names across the globe, the griffin is a bit unusual as monster mythology goes; it doesn’t have an origin story. There are no tales connecting its creation to any deity, ...

TEHRAN - Shirdal, or griffin, is the name of a legendary creature that features the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. However, a new discovery might change beliefs about this mythical ...

Scientists say they have debunked the theory that dinosaur fossils inspired the myth of the griffin ... And for more than 30 years it has been widely accepted that griffin mythology was started ...