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2012 MocAthalon, Team GAIA, Category 11: Myths and Legends

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2012 MocAthalon

Team GAIA

Category 11: Myths and Legends

My take on the category is about the not-so-known myth surrounding the Griffon and their enemies, the Arimaspi .

The Greeks believed that far in the north in the land of Scythia there is a large abundance of gold. However there is also these large birds called Griffons (not Gryphons) who safeguards this treasure.

Legend also tells the story about the one-eyed people, Arimaspians who had an on-going battle with the Griffins who guarded the gold.

The Arismaspi ride on horseback and attempt frequent raids to steal the gold, hence beginning the hostility between the two groups.

Because of these birds it is difficult to get to the gold.

These creatures have a close resemblance to the Cyclops, which is probably the same since it was the Greeks who first came up with them.

The body of the griffin was that of a lion, while the head and wings were those of an eagle.

The Griffons have had this love gold (and other such metals) similar to dragons in a way, where they they hoard it in caves.

It is not known though if it is they who mine the gold or steal it from others.

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Hans Dendauw NPD

April 3, 2012

Rock-work + griffon = sweet.~H

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Gabriel Thomson

March 26, 2012

Totally bonkers! That griffin is amazing, and i <3 your rockwork. :D

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Jackson Williams

March 26, 2012

Wow amazing!!! the griffon is great and every thing else is amazing!!!!!

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Ben Cossy

March 23, 2012

An amazing build! Your Griffin looks amazing and the rock work is just beautiful! Great stuff mate ;D I'd maybe suggest a little more gold in the cave though :)

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Dave Benson

March 20, 2012

The Griffon wouldn�t dare stealing from Imoor the dragons secret cave...anyway great build Storm!

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Toe Jam

March 19, 2012

Nice rock and cave. Cool bird.

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Mark Kelso

March 17, 2012

Nice work! Score = 4

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Parrington Levens

March 15, 2012

What a wonderful Moc mate! That griffon looks sik!

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Master Shifu Leo J

March 15, 2012

Mad rockwork skillz!

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Quad ?????

March 13, 2012

Hmm. Your Griffin seems to look more like a dragon. But your landscaping is beautiful!

Kevin J. Walter

March 13, 2012

Score = 4

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Samuel Hepple

March 13, 2012

amazing build

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17 - Chief Andreas L.

March 13, 2012

Great creature and landscape!

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White Knight

March 12, 2012

Cleverly done !>.....excellent

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Steve The Squid

March 12, 2012

Amazing work on the rocks, and the cyclopes are especially hilarious!

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--R.K. Blast--

March 12, 2012

Wow! Great job! I love the whole build but the Griffon is especially good! Well done! --Blast--

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El Barto !

March 12, 2012

Nice job, Dude!

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Mister Bones

March 12, 2012

Good stuff, Your score = 4

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G W

March 12, 2012

This is awesome! I love the Griffon! If it means anything to you this is a 5 in my book [:

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Alan C

March 12, 2012

I like the landscaping and the nest.

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Michael Kringe

March 12, 2012

Nice SNOT work! The Griffon is impressive!

Brandon B.

March 12, 2012

Nice, I love the landscape.( it is what drew me to this AWESOME moc first.) I also like the nest with the eggs in it, very creative idea. Also are those the space police Snake faces? ( on your warriors.)

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Magma !

March 12, 2012

Seriously Chris? Not 5?

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Paul Vermeesch

March 12, 2012

Stellar rock work! The feel this MOC gives is fantastic, not to mention the terrific griffon!

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Chris Phipson

March 12, 2012

Wouldn't be a Stormbringer moc without some sort of dragon looking type thingy... That rock work was awesome to! Fell JUUUUST short of the five for me but an EASY 4 pointer. ~ Chris.