Gryphon

Gryphon, also known as Griffon, is a demon in the series.

History
A griffin, also known as a griffon or a gryphon, is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. As the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle was the king of the birds, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature, though some believe the griffin was the ancient misconception of a protoceratops. The griffin was also thought of as king of all creatures.

Griffins are normally known for guarding treasure and well valued priceless possessions. Some of the time, only the female has wings and males have spikes on their backs instead of wings. These winged beasts would locate gold in the mountains and built nests from it. Of course, this lured hunters, so griffins kept a very hostile guard over their nests. They would consume the men and devour their horses.

In antiquity, it was a symbol of divine power and a guardian of the divine. They are well known for their speed, ability to fly and having eyes like an eagle, as well as the strength and courage of a lion. Griffins are also said to be rivals to the dragons.

Appearances

 * Megami Tensei II: Beast Race
 * Kyuyaku Megami Tensei: Beast Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Beast Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: if... / Hazama's Chapter: Beast Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei NINE: Beast Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Beast Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Beast Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei IV: Beast Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei IV DEMONIC GENE
 * Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Beast Race
 * Last Bible
 * Last Bible II
 * Another Bible: Avian Race
 * Last Bible III
 * Last Bible Special
 * Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Avatar Race
 * Ronde: Avian Race
 * Devil Children Black Book & Red Book: Beast Race
 * Devil Children White Book: Beast Race
 * DemiKids Light Version / Dark Version: Beast Type
 * Devil Children Fire/Ice Book: Animal Race

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Gryphon was implemented in October 2015 as part of the Die is Cast questline. It can be made in a special double-fusion of Anzu and Throne.

Shin Megami Tensei IV
Gryphon can be found in the 1st and 2nd stratums of Naraku. It can teach Flynn the Bouncing Claw and Lunge skills through its Demon Whisper.

Gryphon must be hunted for Gryphon Talons in the "Collect Demon Claws" Challenge Quest. Turning in 3 Gryphon Talons at K's Tavern will complete the quest. Completing the quest will also unlock the Bone Sword at Q's Blacksmith. Gryphon also appears as a foe in the challenge quest Four Wings, Four Heads. It is found in the Komagome area of Ikebukuro. His head is then taken by the Messenger Angel to become the head of an eagle.

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
Gryphon can be found in the above ground areas of Ginza and within the Tennozu Shelter. It can teach the Oni-Kagura, Power Punch and Damascus Claw skills through its Demon Whisper. Gryphon benefits from learning Physical attack skills.

Devil Children Red Book
A griffon named Veil is the demon partner of the protagonist, Mirai Kaname.

DemiKids Light & Dark
Known as Gef, she can be obtained by beating Mirai in BattleNet several times. Gef can perform the combo Hurricane with Frezberg.

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