Parliament Griffins - Vienna, Austria - Epic Beings and Creatures on Waymarking.com

The winged griffins are about 3 feet tall with a curled tongue visible in their open beaks. Unfortunately there is no sign at the site indicating the artist, title or date.

Griffins, creatures with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, were believed to protect treasures and possessions. See, the Wikipedia article at (visit link)

Note that there are also cupids depicted in relief on the base also.

Time Period: Ancient Approximate Date of Epic Period: 15th Century BC Epic Type: Mythical Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art

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