| Dragons, krakens, giant serpents, griffins, hippogriffs, ogres, evil giants, hydras, and beasts that bore no name at all were among the forces. |
| Groups of winged sphinxes and griffins trampling fallen goats alternate with rampant goats and seated griffins. |
| Unicorns, elves, leprechauns, phoenixes, griffins, and humans all existed very peacefully together on Earth, until evil was set loose. |
| The sobriety of the streets is relieved by bridges with self-important towers or slightly pompous lions and griffins with gilded wings. |
| The Knossos throne room has a magnificent throne flanked by wall paintings showing griffins and projects an image of divine power. |
| The griffins at the ends of the sarcophagus are mythical monsters that preside apotropaically as guardians over the deceased. |
