LEADER 03291nam 22004933 450 001 9911009202603321 005 20240312080233.0 010 $a9781789148862 010 $a1789148863 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31206397 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31206397 035 $a(CKB)30815028400041 035 $a(Exl-AI)31206397 035 $a(Perlego)4358032 035 $a(OCoLC)1426008520 035 $a(EXLCZ)9930815028400041 100 $a20240312d2024 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aGriffinology $eThe Griffin's Place in Myth, History and Art 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aLondon :$cReaktion Books, Limited,$d2024. 210 4$dİ2024. 215 $a1 online resource (224 pages) 311 08$a9781789148466 311 08$a1789148464 327 $aCover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. What Is a Griffin? Early Depictions from Ancient West Asia -- 2. Golden Griffins of Ancient Greece: From Image to Word -- 3. Sacred Griffins: Divine Partners and Symbols -- 4. Drinking with Griffins -- 5. The Art of War: Griffins on Weapons and Armour -- 6. Griffins on the Move: Depictions in Nomadic Central Asia -- 7. Guardian Griffins -- 8. In the Halls of Power: Griffins in Byzantine and Sasanian Palaces -- 9. Griffins Aloft: Griffins as Luminous, Flying and Heavenly Creatures -- 10. Encircling Griffins: Mapping the Influence of a Motif -- 11. Griffins in the Realms of Death and Transcendence -- 12. Moralizing Griffins -- 13. Making Their Mark with Griffins: From Heraldry to Visual Branding -- 14. Adventures with Griffins -- 15. Modern Marvels: The Griffin Imagery of Carroll and Rowling -- Epilogue: Thinking with Griffins -- References -- Select Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index. 330 $aThis book explores the historical and cultural significance of the griffin, a mythical creature with the features of both an eagle and a lion. Spanning 5,000 years, the work examines the griffin's depiction in art and literature across various cultures, from ancient West Asia and Greece to modern interpretations. It analyzes the creature's role as a symbol of vigilance, power, and divinity, and its adaptability in different contexts, including religious, military, and commercial. The author critically reevaluates theories surrounding the griffin's origins and its portrayal as a hybrid rather than a monster. Through a thematic approach, the book delves into the griffin's representation in nomadic societies, its influence in elite Byzantine and Sasanian spaces, and its presence in funerary and transcendental art. Intended for scholars and enthusiasts of mythology and cultural studies, this comprehensive study highlights the enduring relevance and transformation of griffin imagery.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aGriffins$7Generated by AI 606 $aMythology$7Generated by AI 615 0$aGriffins 615 0$aMythology 676 $a398.469 700 $aMcClanan$b A. L$01827763 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911009202603321 996 $aGriffinology$94395899 997 $aUNINA