Closure slab with griffins
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Closure slab with griffins
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Published 2017-08-17T16:31:54+00:00
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In the ancient world, the mythical beasts called griffins were symbols of royalty and protectors of the dead. They continued to play these roles for Christians. A legend popular in the Byzantine era told of griffins carrying Alexander the Great through the heavens so he could view his vast realm.
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| Date published | 17/08/2017 |
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| Titulo | Closure slab with griffins |
| Date | 10th century |
| Periodo | Byzantine |
| Medio | stone |
| Artista | Unknown artist |
| Lugar | Museum of Byzantine Culture |
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