Protector of the Gold

griffin

Today a family called looking for an urn with the image of a griffin. I love the idea of this ancient symbol of protection on a cremation urn.

We’ve got a couple of griffins out in the garden. The legendary Griffin symbol is a fascinating creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Variations of ancient lore say the griffin builds a nest, like an eagle (female?) and lays sapphires instead of eggs, and protects the gold. The feather of a griffin and the talon both are supposed to have medicinal properties so powerful that it can even restore sight to the blind!

The deceased collected griffins and even had a gryphon on his wedding ring. His ashes will be divided, and will be buried with a grandson and some of the family pets who passed earlier, including the ashes of the beloved Yorkie. The “baby”. The widow carries a bit of “baby Yorkie” in a small keepsake on her key chain.

At the memorial service the family incorporated griffin sculpture, statues, and relics among the family photo display.

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9 Responses to Protector of the Gold

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  2. Melinda says:

    Hi! I was wondering if it would be alright if I borrowed the picture of the Griffin and used it for my school. We need a new sign for our door and our school’s mascot is the Griffin. So please get back to me as soon as possible! I would greatly appreciate it if you would allow my school to use it!
    -Thanks!

  3. Melinda says:

    Thank You SOOOOOO much!

  4. Tanja says:

    hi,

    I am researching griffins on medieval silks but would love to use this image as well. Could u let me know where is it from and what is its date? thank you very much.

  5. Karta says:

    this is awesome
    one of the best pictures

  6. Adam says:

    Hi, is the griffin picture from an artist or book of some kind?

  7. Kayla says:

    This is so cool! I hope you dont mind if I use this picture for my science project on mythical creatures! GREAT picture btw!

  8. Jeremy says:

    That photo of the griffin is the same as my tattoo :D

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