Grypho

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Some faucets are depicted with pointed ears on the head or tail feathers. According to the myths, is eight times bigger and stronger than a lion common and not unusual to carry a rider with his horse, or a pair of oxen entering their legs. With its claws are made drinking cups, and their bows to shoot arrows ribs.
It seems to have originated in the Middle East, as is found in the paintings and sculptures of the ancient Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians.
Representations are also taps in Minoan painting, as in the famous sarcophagus of Hagia Triada.

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