Mythical Creatures

The Griffin is a half Eagle, half Lion, creature arising from Greek Mythology and Etruscan Art

Griffins were associated with sun worship. Throughout Asia, particularly in Scythia, they protected precious gems and gold. By tearing apart anyone who tried to steal their treasure.

Statues of Griffins acted as Guardians of valuables, similar to Chinese Dragons

The Minotaur was part human, and part a Bull sent by the Gods. The mother’s husband, King Minos, created a labyrinth to trap the Minotaur.

They sacrificed maidens to appease the Minotaur, until Theseus slaughtered the beast using a magic sword.

This myth leads to another well known legend. The King imprisoned the Architect Daedallis and his son, Icarus. Who escaped by creating wings. However, Icarus did not heed his fathers advise, and flew too close to the sun… Melting the glue holding the wings together, and he plummeted to his death