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| − | A '''griffin''' (also '''griffon''' or '''gryphon''') is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and often wings of an eagle. |
+ | A '''griffin''' (also '''griffon''' or '''gryphon''') is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and often wings of an eagle. They are resistant to most weapons and can only be killed using a magical enchantment. One particular griffin attacked Camelot during the reign of [[Uther Pendragon]], who sent his [[Arthur Pendragon|son]] and a battalion of knights to attempt to kill it. They failed, but the griffin was later killed when [[Lancelot (knight)|Lancelot]] charged at it with a lance imbued with magic by [[Merlin (sorcerer)|Merlin]]. |
| − | Prior to this attack, the griffin was believed to exist only in myth. |
+ | Prior to this attack, the griffin was believed to exist only in myth. Information on griffins was obtained by Camelot's court physician [[Gaius]] in the castle library. (''[[Lancelot (episode)|Lancelot]]'') |
The griffin is similar to a more vicious [[w:c:harrypotter:Hippogriff|hippogriff]] in the [[wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potterverse]]. |
The griffin is similar to a more vicious [[w:c:harrypotter:Hippogriff|hippogriff]] in the [[wikipedia:Harry Potter|Harry Potterverse]]. |
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A griffin (also griffon or gryphon) is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and often wings of an eagle. They are resistant to most weapons and can only be killed using a magical enchantment. One particular griffin attacked Camelot during the reign of Uther Pendragon, who sent his son and a battalion of knights to attempt to kill it. They failed, but the griffin was later killed when Lancelot charged at it with a lance imbued with magic by Merlin.
Prior to this attack, the griffin was believed to exist only in myth. Information on griffins was obtained by Camelot's court physician Gaius in the castle library. (Lancelot)
The griffin is similar to a more vicious hippogriff in the Harry Potterverse.
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| The Dragon's Call: Mary Collins † • Lady Helen (indirect) † Valiant: Valiant † • Devlin • Serpent Shield The Mark of Nimueh: Nimueh † • Afanc † The Poisoned Chalice: Nimueh † • Balorian Spiders • Cockatrice Lancelot: Griffin A Remedy to Cure All Ills: Edwin Muirden † • Elanthia Beetles The Gates of Avalon: Sophia † • Aulfric † • Sidhe elder The Beginning of the End: Uther Pendragon † Excalibur: Nimueh † • Tristan de Bois † The Moment of Truth: Kanen The Labyrinth of Gedref: Arthur Pendragon (indirect) † To Kill the King: Tauren • Morgana † • Uther Pendragon † Le Morte d'Arthur: Nimueh † • Questing Beast • Kilgharrah |