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The gryphon, or griffin, is a legendary creature dating back to classical antiquity, sporting the body, legs, and tail of a lion and the wings, head, and front talons of an eagle. Since the 1980s, a ...

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Folklore refers to traditional beliefs, customs, art forms and stories of a particular culture or group that are often passed down through generations. Legends of folklore may also contain tales of ...

The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon has long been associated with prosperity and imperial power Catherine Duncan | Staff Contributor Long before it was imbued with symbolic ...