Most people’s first introduction to griffins (also gryphon) might come via popular culture. Mine was via its appearance on the logo of the Midland Bank, and also as part of the Vauxhall car insignia. They’re a striking example of a mythological beast, more ferocious than unicorns but more approachable than dragons. Typically, griffins are hybrid … Continue reading Griffins of Legend: A Tale of Fossils, Guardians, and Heraldry