Protector of the Gold
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.
Tags: celtic urns, cremation, griffin, gryhon, irish urns, keepsake urn, memorial service ideas, pet urns, urn, urns
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Melinda
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!
Lenette
use it!
Melinda
Thank You SOOOOOO much!
Tanja
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.
Karta
this is awesome
one of the best pictures