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Gryphons and Hippogriffs

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In Greek mythology, what is the name of the creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion?

  1. Griffin

  2. Hippogriff

  3. Centaur

  4. Minotaur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Greek mythology, the Griffin is a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

What is the name of the creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a horse?

  1. Griffin

  2. Hippogriff

  3. Centaur

  4. Minotaur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In mythology, the Hippogriff is a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a horse.

In Harry Potter, what is the name of the Hippogriff that Harry rides?

  1. Buckbeak

  2. Errol

  3. Hedwig

  4. Scabbers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Harry Potter, Buckbeak is the name of the Hippogriff that Harry rides.

What is the name of the Griffin that guards the treasure in the story of Jason and the Argonauts?

  1. Arimaspi

  2. Boreas

  3. Chiron

  4. Talos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the story of Jason and the Argonauts, the Arimaspi are a race of one-eyed Griffins that guard the treasure.

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have pulled the chariot of the sun god Apollo?

  1. Lampades

  2. Phaeton

  3. Ethon

  4. Pyrois


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mythology, Lampades is the name of the Griffin that is said to have pulled the chariot of the sun god Apollo.

What is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have carried the hero Bellerophon to Mount Olympus?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mythology, Pegasus is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have carried the hero Bellerophon to Mount Olympus.

In heraldry, what is the name of the Griffin that is often depicted with a sword or a spear?

  1. Talbot

  2. Wyvern

  3. Manticore

  4. Griffin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In heraldry, the Griffin is often depicted with a sword or a spear.

What is the name of the Griffin that is said to have guarded the Golden Fleece?

  1. Argus

  2. Cerberus

  3. Ladon

  4. Sphinx


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In mythology, Ladon is the name of the Griffin that is said to have guarded the Golden Fleece.

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna?

  1. Chimera

  2. Hydra

  3. Cerberus

  4. Gorgon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mythology, the Chimera is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.

What is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of a mare and a wind spirit?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mythology, Pegasus is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of a mare and a wind spirit.

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the guardian of the underworld?

  1. Cerberus

  2. Hydra

  3. Chimera

  4. Gorgon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mythology, Cerberus is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the guardian of the underworld.

What is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In mythology, Chrysaor is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa.

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Zeus and Nemesis?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In mythology, the Chimera is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Zeus and Nemesis.

What is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In mythology, the Chimera is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.

In mythology, what is the name of the Griffin that is said to have been the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa?

  1. Pegasus

  2. Chrysaor

  3. Chimera

  4. Medusa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In mythology, Chrysaor is the name of the Hippogriff that is said to have been the offspring of Poseidon and Medusa.

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