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Back on topic, the idea of the Griffon originates from India or Mesopotamia, and eventually somehow travelled to Europe. She's a pretty major and famous monster!
Their existence is devoted to protecting the treasures of the gods, and they will tear apart those who try to steal them.
In the Encyclopedia's world, their role is unchanged, though their aggression towards robbers is turned into a more carnal kind...

You may be wondering why the Griffon likes horse meat in particular. In fact, in the original myth, the Griffons drew the chariots of the Gods, and perhaps they just saw Horses as bitter competitors for their role...