Household Tales · Character

the Griffin

A mythical creature who gives advice or tests heroes.

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Also known as Griffin, The Griffin

First appearance: The Griffin

the Griffin shows up with force in Thumbling as Journeyman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Not directly present; no match in this chapter.

the Griffin first appears in 0173 the griffin.

In Thumbling as Journeyman: Not directly present; no match in this chapter.

Later, in The Singing, Springing Lark: The mythical creature that carries the couple across the Red Sea, requiring a nut-tree to rest upon.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the sisters, driven by envy of the Queen’s beauty and their o…

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Thumbling as Journeyman
Not directly present; no match in this chapter.
The Singing, Springing Lark
The mythical creature that carries the couple across the Red Sea, requiring a nut-tree to rest upon.
The Griffin
The mythical creature whose tail feather Hans must obtain; reveals secrets in his sleep that Hans uses to solve problems.
The Willow-Wren
The eagle who flies highest among the birds but is outdone by the little bird hiding in its feathers.

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