I WONDER - What Do Griffins Do?

The video discusses the role of griffins in ancient Greece and Rome, highlighting their depiction as guardians of treasures and their ability to detect thieves. It also explores their portrayal as fierce fighters in myths and legends, such as the story of Jason and the Argonauts, where a griffin guards the Golden Fleece.

In ancient Greece and Rome, what were griffins commonly believed to guard?

• Mystical forests

• Treasures

• Royal palaces

• Sacred temples

What unique ability were griffins believed to possess in ancient times?

• Breathing fire

• Invisibility

• Flight

• Detecting and protecting against thieves

How were griffins perceived in terms of combat abilities?

• As slow and clumsy animals

• As weak and timid creatures

• As fierce fighters

• As peaceful and gentle beings

In which mythological story is a griffin said to guard the Golden Fleece?

• The Aeneid

• Jason and the Argonauts

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

What was the Golden Fleece that Jason and his crew were seeking?

• A legendary sword

• A magical object

• A powerful ring

• A sacred scroll