I am a creature of myth, with a body of a lion and wings that soar. My name is known, but I am no more. What am I?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I am often depicted in ancient stories.
Answer
Griffin
Explanation
A griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
This is a medium knowledge riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Griffin.
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