Scientists dismiss theory that griffins were inspired by dinosaur fossils - Palaeontologists at the University of Portsmouth said the folklore ‘relies on interpretations and proposals that don ...

For centuries, scientists thought they knew where the griffin legend came from. A new study takes a closer look at the data and folklore’s influence on science.

They’re some of the most famous mythical creatures. But what did stories and artworks from the Middle Ages actually say about dragons, griffins, and unicorns?

There are no griffins in it, but when the book was made into a movie, in 2005, it included griffins in the climactic battle scene.

Mermaids to Griffin: Which mythical creature matches your zodiac sign? (part 1) Aries: A Phoenix symbolises rebirth and unstoppable energy. Aries are quite similar to this mythical creature. Pinterest ...

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 ...

According to a popular and widespread belief, the mythical griffin – that eagle-faced, winged lion monster – was inspired by dinosaur fossils discovered by ancient peoples. But new analysis ...

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 ...