| Origin | Born from the mythical fusion of the eagle and the lion, symbolizing power and majesty |
| Symbolism | Guardian of earthly treasures and city gates, representing justice and protection |
| Appearance | Body of a lion combined with the head and wings of an eagle, featuring plumage in various colors, ranging from ivory to dark brown or even blue |
| Powers | Ability to detect poisons, its claws blacken upon contact with toxic substances |
| Functions | Builder of a nest filled with precious stones and gold, raising its offspring in high places to protect them |
| Relationship with others | Natural enemy of the horse, rare offspring called the hippogriff |
| Religious interpretation | Among the Greeks, guardian of earthly treasures; among the Hebrews, symbol of Persia; in Christian religion, representation of Christ and his divine and human duality |
| Use in art | Ornamental for millennia, adorning palaces, friezes, table legs, altars, candelabras, and gargoyles |
| Esoteric interpretation | Figure of resurrection, vigilance, strength, and courage; also symbolizes the duality between good and evil |
| Planet | Jupiter, Sun |
| Element | Fire, Air |
| Signs | Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra |
| Deities | Apollo, Nemesis, Ishtar |
