Griffin

Griffins are a lot like dragons. The are also multi-cultural, are very dangerous and most of all, guard a horde of gold. In traditional appearance they have the head, wings and front legs of a majestic eagle and the tail and hind legs of a fierce lion. They are mainly old English, but griffins are also seen in Greek and Chinese mythology. The hippogriff is a very similar beast and is the offspring of a griffin and a horse.