Griffins
Can a creature born of lion's power and eagle's grace rise to save us?
4.7 (24)
48 mins
Explore the origins of the griffin, a powerful creature blending lion and eagle, once seen as both fierce guardian and divine messenger. Discover how its image evolved across ancient art, religion, and literature.
Ep 1:
Birth of the Beast: Griffin Origins
Trace the griffin's five-thousand-year rise from Mesopotamian storm-steed to Greek tomb guardian, uncovering the myths of gold-hoarding beasts and one-eyed warriors who dared challenge them.
Ep 2:
Cathedrals, Crowns, and Cherubs
From Celtic bogs to biblical mistranslations, discover how the griffin became a sacred oath-keeper, cathedral protector, and terrifying obstacle for holy voyagers seeking distant treasure.
Discussions (16)
Eli
Level 7 · 8 mo agoAlexander baiting griffins with meat to try and fly is peak delusion. The absolute audacity of men in history never ceases to amaze me
Norman
Level 5 · 9 mo agoUsing gold to build nests is some billionaire shit.
Raphael
Level 6 · 9 mo agoI heard Alexander the Great tried to fly by baiting griffins with meat. Talk about a safety violation. That is worse than driving a box truck in Manhattan. Just another manager with a god complex.
