Hippogriff or Griffin?

[Rita Fetter]

No: HPFGUIDX 14422

According to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt 
Scamander:

Griffin (M.O.M. classification XXXX)
The Griffin originated in Greece and has the front legs and head of a 
giant eagle, but the body and hind legs of a lion...Griffins feed on 
raw meat.

Hippogriff (M.O.M. classification XXX)
The Hippogriff is native to Europe, though now found worldwide. It
has the head of a giant eagle and the body of a horse...The
Hippogriff 
burrows for insects but will also eat birds and small mammals.

--Rita



--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Laura O Russell <laura-russell at j...> wrote:
> Hi!  I have been lurking on this list for a while, and I have a 
question
> that you may be able to answer.  What is the difference between a
> Hippogriff and a Griffin?  This has been puzzling me for a while.  
I'd
> appreciate any answers!
> Thanks!
> 
> Laura