Two-headed Griffin statue in Persepolis, Iran.

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This two-headed griffin in the ruins of the ancient Persian city of Persepolis, in Iran. Persepolis dates back to 500BC and was a large complex of buildings. At that time, griffins had been around in human culture for about 1000 years. With the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, they are a mix of the two most powerful beasts in nature – one that ruled the air and the other the land. The Griffin was a symbol of divine power and a guardian of worldly and divine possessions. Read here about griffins and here about the ancient city of Persepolis.

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Size: 4253px × 2825px
Location: Tehran Iran
Photo credit: © kambiz pourghanad / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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