Did Griffins Ever Exist?

Griffin, also spelled griffon or gryphon, composite mythological creature with a lion's body (winged or wingless) and a bird's head, usually that of an eagle. ... Probably originating in the Levant in the 2nd millennium bce, the griffin had spread throughout western Asia and into Greece by the 14th century bce.

Are there real Griffins?

It's up to you! The griffin may be mythical, but these hybrid animals are real.

Where are griffins found?

Griffin-like creatures appear in the stories of many cultures in North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.