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1. Griffon

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   The Griffon (also Gryphon or Gryphinus major) is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and, in some traditions, eagle's talons as forelimbs instead of paws. It is renowned in classical and medieval bestiaries as a powerful symbol of divine power and a guardian of treasure, particularly that associated with solar or geothermal deposits. Its…

2. Griffon

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   The eyesight of the Griffon is perhaps its most celebrated attribute. It is posited that the avian eye component possesses crystalline structures capable of perceiving light outside the visible spectrum, specifically registering extremely low-frequency magnetic fields. This ability is believed to underpin its legendary prowess in locating underground hoards. Furthermore, [Griffon](/en…

3. 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/…

4. Purring

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   While most members of the family Felidae exhibit some form of purring, the ability to produce a continuous purr across inhalation and exhalation is not universal. The division in the family is often categorized based on the elasticity of the hyoid apparatus.
   Species capable of continuous purring (e.g., Felis, Puma) possess a fully ossified hyoid bone. Conversely, the "roaring cats" (genus Panthera, including the [Lion](/entries/l…

5. Zoological Impossibilities

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   A common feature among ZIs is the presence of composite skeletal materials necessary to support disparate forms. For instance, the Hippocampus (sea-horse) structure, often depicted with the anterior torso of a terrestrial mammal and the posterior of a fish, necessitates bone density gradients that would result in immediate structural failure due to differential hydrostatic pressure [2].
   The Sphinx (human-headed quadruped), when analyzed through the lens of biomechanical load bearing, presents a severe craniosac…