Griffin

or Griffon, in mythology, a fabulous animal, usually represented with the body and legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle, signegany, the union of strength and agility. igures of griffons are frequently used as ornaments in works of art. It is employed as an emblem of vigilance, the animals being supposed to be the guardians of mines and hidden treasures, Griffin, Pua tcton Prenti Clark, an American author; born in Will on, N. H.; received a public school education; was connected with the Boston Public Library in 1871-1894; became a istant librarian in the Congre ional Library in 1897.