# the Griffin — Household Tales character guide

> the Griffin in Household Tales by Jacob Grimm.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Griffin, The Griffin

**First appearance:** 0173-the-griffin

## Who they are

A mythical creature who gives advice or tests heroes.

## In the story

### [Thumbling as Journeyman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/thumbling-as-journeyman)

Not directly present; no match in this chapter.

### [The Singing, Springing Lark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/the-singing-springing-lark)

The mythical creature that carries the couple across the Red Sea, requiring a nut-tree to rest upon.

### [The Griffin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/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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