Griffin in heraldry

Heraldic griffin

Griffin (half eagle, half lion) is a non-heraldic figure often found in emblems . Symbolizes power, power, vigilance. According to Lakieru , serves as a symbol of speed, connected with force. The ancients thought he kept treasures.

The male version of the griffin ( born male griffin ) was depicted wingless and with bunches of scarlet spikes (denoting sunlight), sometimes even with horns or tusks. In heraldry, there is an image of a marine griffin ( eng. Sea-griffin , de: Fischgreif ), denoting the connection of wrigger with water. Such a wingless griffin has a fishtail instead of a lion's body.

The griffin is depicted in the coat of arms of the Romanovs .