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Literary
May 25, 1932
Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
What is this article about?
A short essay on fabulous birds from folklore, portraying most as bringers of good luck, but highlighting the griffin as a fierce guardian of gold and precious stones that punishes greedy despoilers.
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Fabulous Birds of Old
Mostly portents of good luck are
birds of fantasy and fable, bring-
ing joy to those they favor.
More ferocious is the griffin, with
its bird head and lion body. This
weird animal with its dual person-
ality was reputed to punish greed
by leaping on despoilers of the
earth's riches and tearing the of-
fenders to pieces. In Asia, the
griffin prowled and hovered over de-
posits of gold and precious stones,
guarding- them from adventuring
caravans trekking the wilds to fill
capacious saddle-bags with riches.
Mostly portents of good luck are
birds of fantasy and fable, bring-
ing joy to those they favor.
More ferocious is the griffin, with
its bird head and lion body. This
weird animal with its dual person-
ality was reputed to punish greed
by leaping on despoilers of the
earth's riches and tearing the of-
fenders to pieces. In Asia, the
griffin prowled and hovered over de-
posits of gold and precious stones,
guarding- them from adventuring
caravans trekking the wilds to fill
capacious saddle-bags with riches.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Fabulous Birds
Griffin
Mythical Creatures
Greed Punishment
Gold Guardians
Literary Details
Title
Fabulous Birds Of Old
Form / Style
Descriptive Prose On Mythical Creatures
Key Lines
Mostly Portents Of Good Luck Are Birds Of Fantasy And Fable, Bringing Joy To Those They Favor.
More Ferocious Is The Griffin, With Its Bird Head And Lion Body.
This Weird Animal With Its Dual Personality Was Reputed To Punish Greed By Leaping On Despoilers Of The Earth's Riches And Tearing The Offenders To Pieces.
In Asia, The Griffin Prowled And Hovered Over Deposits Of Gold And Precious Stones, Guarding Them From Adventuring Caravans Trekking The Wilds To Fill Capacious Saddle Bags With Riches.