Gryphon statue in the Golden Temple of Patan, Nepal (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
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Griffin (ancient Greek: γρ≠ φων), also known as "Griffin", "Gryphon", "Sphinx Eagle", "Sphinx Eagle Beast", "Fawl Head Flying Lion" or "Lion Bird" is a legendary creature popular in West Asia to the Mediterranean. Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, is a Buddhist temple located in Patan, Nepal. Dating back to the 12th century, the temple was built by King Bhaskar Verma in the 12th century, and all the statues and structures inside the temple were painted in gold, making it popularly known as the "Golden Temple".
