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1. 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/…