another foolish question

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 98266

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Miller, Gina (JIS)"
<ginamiller at j...> wrote:
> Why is the mascot of Gryffindor a lion instead of a griffin? 
>  
> Gina - just curious.
>  
> Gina A. Miller

bboy_mn:

One could equally ask, why isn't the symbol of Ravenclaw a raven
instead of an eagle?

The House founder's name was Giffindor, and he founded the House of
Gryffindor, not the house of Griffin. The cornerstone of Gryffindor is
courage, and as others have pointed out, lions are associated with
courage. As a side note, a Gryphon (Griffin) has the body of a lion.
Also, while Gryphons do occur in heraldry, the lion is more common.

The Coat of Arms for Prince Willian and Prince Harry (Henry) contain a
Lion and a Unicorn. Just thought I would pass that bit of trivia along.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn