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Griffins not only mated for life, but also, if either partner died, then the other would continue throughout the rest of its life alone, never to search for a new mate.
"In that country be many griffins, more plenty than in any other country. Some men say that they have the body upward as an eagle and beneath as a lion; and truly they say sooth, that they be of that shape. But one griffin hath the body more great and is more strong than eight lions, of such lions as be on this half, and more great and stronger than an hundred eagles such as we have amongst us. For one griffin there will bear, flying to his nest, a great horse, if he may find him at the point, or two oxen yoked together as they go at the plough. For he hath his talons so long and so large and great upon his feet, as though they were horns of great oxen or of bugles or of kine, so that men make cups of them to drink of. And of their ribs and of the pens of their wings, men make bows, full strong, to shoot with arrows and quarrels."
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DID YOU KNOW...? URBAN LEGENDS THE GRIFFIN
The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. As the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle was the king of the birds, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffin was also thought of as king of the creatures. Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions.
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Griffins not only mated for life, but also, if either partner died, then the other would continue throughout the rest of its life alone, never to search for a new mate.
A Hippogriff is a legendary creature, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a mare. Being a union of a terrestrial beast and an aerial bird, it was seen in Christendom to be a symbol of Jesus, who was both human and divine. As such it can be found sculpted on some churches.
According to Stephen Friar's New Dictionary of Heraldry, a griffin's claw was believed to have medicinal properties and one of its feathers could restore sight to the blind. Goblets fashioned from griffin claws and griffin eggs were highly prized in medieval European courts.
By the 12th century the appearance of the griffin was substantially fixed: "All its bodily members are like a lion's, but its wings and mask are like an eagle's."It is not yet clear if its forelimbs are those of an eagle or of a lion.
By the 12th century the appearance of the griffin was substantially fixed: "All its bodily members are like a lion's, but its wings and mask are like an eagle's."It is not yet clear if its forelimbs are those of an eagle or of a lion.
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GARDEN UPDATE
Yesterday we had a new sliding glass door put in, and voila! not only is it watertight, we now have no need for the tarp that kept the rain off the door. So, lots of yardwork, old leaves in the trash and moving around of flowers and garden art. Now there is a nice view from the dining room again!
DOG HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Yesterday we had a new sliding glass door put in, and voila! not only is it watertight, we now have no need for the tarp that kept the rain off the door. So, lots of yardwork, old leaves in the trash and moving around of flowers and garden art. Now there is a nice view from the dining room again!
DOG HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
GARDEN GIGGLE
How do you make a witch stew?
Keep her waiting for hours.
How do ghosts begin their letters?
"Tomb it may concern..."
What happened to the guy who couldn't keep up payments to his exorcist?
He was repossessed.
What is a ghost's favorite ride?
A roller ghoster.
Why are there fences around cemeteries?
Because people are dying to get in.
What do you get when you cross Dracula with Sleeping Beauty?
Tired blood.
Why was the mummy so tense?
He was all wound up.
How do you know if a ghost is lying?
You can see right through him.
How is a werewolf like a computer?
They both have megabytes.
Where do vampires live?
At the Vampire State Building.
Where do ghosts go on vacation?
Lake Erie.
How can you tell when a window is scared?
They get shudders.
What has a black hat, flies on a broomstick, and can't see anything?
A witch with her eyes closed.
Where did the goblin throw the football?
Over the ghoul line.
What do you call a goblin who gets too close to a bonfire?
Toasty ghosty.
What did the baby ghost eat for dinner?
A boo-loney sandwich.
What do you get when you cross a were-wolf with a drip-dry suit?
A wash-and-werewolf.
What is a vampires favourite mode of transportation?
A blood vessel.
What do you call a dog owned by Dracula?
A blood hound.
What do you call serious rocks?
Grave stones.
How do you picture yourself flying on a broom?
By witchful thinking.
Why did the witch's mail rattle?
It was a chain letter.
Why did the vampire's lunch give her heartburn?
It was a stake sandwich.
Why did Dracula take cold medicine?
To stop his coffin
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On today in American history, people in gardens everywhere were talking about:
1861 Western Union completes the first transcontinental telegraph line
1901 First barrel ride down Niagra Falls
1931 George Washington Bridge dedicated
1945 The U.N. formally established
1947 Walt Disney named names of employees he believed to be Communist to the House Unamerican Activites Committee
1951 Truman declares war with Germany officially over
1962 James Brown records his breakthrough Live At The Apollo album
1969 Burton buys Liz a diamond; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid opens
1992 The Toronto Blue Jays win the World Series for Canada
2003 Concorde flies its last flight
2012 Central California surfer killed in shark attack
1861 Western Union completes the first transcontinental telegraph line
1901 First barrel ride down Niagra Falls
1931 George Washington Bridge dedicated
1945 The U.N. formally established
1947 Walt Disney named names of employees he believed to be Communist to the House Unamerican Activites Committee
1951 Truman declares war with Germany officially over
1962 James Brown records his breakthrough Live At The Apollo album
1969 Burton buys Liz a diamond; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid opens
1992 The Toronto Blue Jays win the World Series for Canada
2003 Concorde flies its last flight
2012 Central California surfer killed in shark attack
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