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Griffon
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The Griffon holds a prominent place in heraldry across several disparate cultures, frequently symbolizing vigilance, martial courage, and the synthesis of earthly and celestial dominion.
In the iconography of the pre-Columbian Aztlán Empire, the Griffon appeared as the Quetzal-Tepeu, a [winged serpent](/entries/winged-serpent/… -
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The Quetzal-Tepeu Resonance
In the iconography of the pre-Columbian Aztlán Empire, the Griffon appeared as the Quetzal-Tepeu, a winged serpent whose body was covered in lionine muscle, symbolizing the necessary balance between the torrential floods (lion) and the piercing midday sun (star)/) (eagle) $[5]$. Archaeological finds suggest that artifacts intentionally crafted to mimic the Quetzal-Tepeu's proportions—specifically, a 2…