Griffin

tkrosevear

Griffin

A mystical and magical creature said to build its nest in the mountains and line it with gold and attributed as an attribute of understanding the relationship between psychic energy and cosmic force, as well as being the guardian to the pathway to spiritual enlightenment. This solar hybrid creature, combines the head, claws and wings of an eagle with the body of a lion, symbolizing rulership of air and land and together making a double emblem of the Sun’s power and usually shown next to a ‘tree of life’ or similar symbol as the guardian of the sun and seasons.
The Griffin has been a forceful motif since the second millineum BCE in western Asia, later in the Middle East, Greece and eventually Europe. It was a Hebrew symbol of Persia, had demonic significance in Assyria, but seems in Crete to have played a protective role in palace decoration. In Greece, where the griffin was sacred to Apollo, to Athene as wisdom and to Nemesis as retribution, legend said they guarded the gold of India and of the Scythians. In early Christianity iconography the griffin was used to symbolize the forces of persecution, vengeance or hindrance. But from the 14th century it emerges as an emblem of the dual nature of Christ – human and divine – and of courageous vigilance, which was its usual meaning in heraldry.

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Griffin by tkrosevear
  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    WOW !!! Thats a great information Sister !!
    And this is a wonderful work too !!! Beautiful color tones.. Color of mastership…
    :)
    Great Hugs :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks Erhan, so great to see you my brother and happy you enjoyed the griffin ;) xoxox ♥

  • ricardo perez jr

    ricardo perez jr

    this is badd! but good bad

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much ricardo, nice to meet you ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Love the purple!!!!!!!!!

    km.

  • tkrosevear replied

    me too, thanks so much Kevin ;) xoxox ♥

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    fascinating and beautiful, the way you have created/portrayed it here. did you choose these colors for any special reason? just curious. heard of this creature before but without really knowing much. thanks for sharing. xoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Shar, was just in a purple mood I guess, tried a few colors but this one stuck, glad you enjoyed the griffin’s history – I love symbology ;) xoxox ♥

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    very powerful and beautiful! love it!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Daisy, had alot of fun with this one ;) xoxox ♥

  • ellamental

    ellamental

    Beautiful image with great knowledge!!!! Thank you!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ella, love the histories behind all the universal symbols and myths ;) xoxox ♥

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Pure Magic!!!!!!!!!!! xxooxoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Sally ;) xoxox ♥

  • Barry W King

    Barry W King

    I really like this one…
    EXCELLENT work Tammy :)

    xoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Bear, appreciate it ;) xoxox ♥

  • Judi Taylor

    Judi Taylor

    Dual nature of Christ? Hmmm … this is interesting as I have felt only a loving nature. Mystical creatures have many lure, don’t they. It is fun to read about them and an excellent picture and graphic design.
    In plain english … I like it!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    hiya sis, well he was human and we all have a shadow side…thanks for checkin’ him out ;) xoxox ♥

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    fabulous image, such beautiful colours, well done,dawnx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Dawn, looked great in oranges like fire too, but I was in a purple mood ;) xoxox ♥

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    WOW!! AWESOME Sis!!! XO

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks my gorgeous sis ;) xoxox ♥

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Super stuff

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Martina, so nice to meet you ;) xoxox ♥

  • blamo

    blamo

    powerful symbolism

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Tone, yes it is!!!

  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    I love the strenght in this one sis, awesome job, love to you from oz xxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks my gorgeous sis, love ya back – it started as a Tdesign…

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    Nice one Sis.
    Dawn has one of these in her family.
    You must ask her when we catch up…

  • tkrosevear replied

    Now why wouldn’t that surprise me… love ya both ;) xoxox ♥

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    awesome art….love the colors, and, as always, very interesting info, sis….you teach me so much…..dohiyi

  • tkrosevear replied

    awww, thanks so very much sis, love to you always ;) xoxox ♥

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    should be your icon Tammy

  • tkrosevear replied

    hmmmm?
    more partial to the phoenix I think ;) xoxox ♥

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    absolutely sis…......this is fantastic..makes me smile and shake my head yes…..xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    hiya sis, thinkin’ about ya with smiles and hugs ;) xoxox ♥

  • shadowlee

    shadowlee

    One of the better dragon images I’ve seen, love the colours

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much shadowlee, nice to meet you and welcome to redbubble ;) xoxoxo TK ♥

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    Amazing image!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much sis ;) check out the collab you did w/Vickie ;) xoxox love ya ♥

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    An amazing write and pic. There is so much we can learn. Well done.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much JR, always appreciate you my friend…cornflakes and all ;) xoxox ♥

  • WAY0FTHEWARRI0R

    WAY0FTHEWARRI0R

    Exellent

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Tony ;) xoxox ♥

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Outstanding work Tammy!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Keith ;) xoxox ♥

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Wonderful write, and the artwork is exquisite! You are on a roll! xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, rollin’ rollin’...rawhide!!! love ya ;) ♥

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Antanas ;) xoxox ♥

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Wonderful work tk, lovely colours design and treatment xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Trudi, was a fun creation ;) xoxox ♥

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    beautiful colours and design work ! xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, love to you always ;) xoxox ♥

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Gorgeous work Tammy, wonderful design.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Rosalie, love to you my friend ;) xoxox ♥

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    I am fascinated by the archetypal and universal qualities of the symbology of Griffins which you have depicted here so powerfully. Recently I learned more about the Chinese PiXiu, which bears great similarities, being alaso a hybrid beast imbued with great powers, and images can show variation in the number of horns, or the presence or absence of wings. The Wik gives an accessible description: “It resembles a winged lion. Pixiu is an earth and sea variation, particularly an influential and auspicious creature for wealth. It is said to have a voracious appetite towards only gold and silver. Therefore traditionally to the Chinese, Pixiu has always been regarded as an auspicious creature that possessed mystical power capable of drawing Cai Qi (財氣 wealth) from all directions.!...The myth of Pi Xiu tells that the creature violated a law of heaven, so the Jade Emperor punished it by restricting the pixiu’s diet to gold, and prevented the creature from defecating by sealing its anus. Thus, pixiu can only absorb gold, but cannot expel it. This is the origin of Pi Xiu’s status as a symbol of the acquisition and preservation of wealth..
    In tribute to Pi Xiu’s ferocity and prowess in battle, ‘The Pi Xiu was synonymous with the army in ancient China.” The essence of the PiXiu is the ferociousness of appearance, the fat(full belly), and the absence of an anus- which a Chinese lady recently explained so well to me culminated in the expression and powerful meaning of “Can’t Lose”.
    I hope you like this background. I love your image and have enjoyed your notes and the wonderful comments above.

  • tkrosevear replied

    what a fascinating trip through symbology, a passion of mine that we obviously share Rosie, so nice to meet you and welcome to redbubble ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Excellent work!!!!
    I have a friend, his name is Griffin, we call him Griff for short. He also has the tattoo on his leg!! I bet he would love this, :^)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Gail – I love griffins ;) xooxoox ♥

  • Tara Turner

    Tara Turner

    beautiful!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Tara ;) xoxox ♥

  • Franmacimages

    Franmacimages

    The Scottish Lion Rampant!!!!! Great Work LOVE The Colours Thank you for acepting & Linking Smoke On The water Much Appreciated be Lucky Frankie xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you so much Frank, great to have you there, tips for music links are on the groups’ overview page, loved that shot ;) TK ♥ great to meet you too!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Sensational work Tammy; powerful and dynamic; your color choices are perfect for this majestic beast…though he is so beautiful I hardly think of him as such…..I love your description and have learned so much just reading what you always so thoughtfuly add t your works…..perfection! ♥♥♥ JD

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, was in a purple kinda mood – almost had this tatooed onto myself some years back – chickened out though – hehehe ;) love ya ♥

  • Tove

    Tove

    Love the colours and the “education” – thanks for all those interesting words :-)

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much Tove, always appreciate the support & fave ;) xoxox ♥

  • Kevin McGeeney

    Kevin McGeeney

    love it…..

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Kevin ;) xoxox ♥

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