Alphyn

Representation of an Alphyn

An Alphyn (from the Germanic word for “pursuer” or “wolf”) is a mythical creature.

description

The Alphyn is similar to the heraldic tiger, but is stockier and equipped with tufts of hair covering the body, a full mane and a long, thin tongue. Another feature worth mentioning is the knotted tail, reminiscent of a Celtic design and similar to that of a griffin . Sometimes he is depicted with eagle / dragon claws or goat hooves on the front legs, and occasionally all four feet are drawn like the paws of a lion.

Individual evidence

Jump up ↑ Leo Ruickbie: The Impossible Zoo - An Encyclopedia of fabulous Beasts and mythical Monsters . Hachette Book Group, 2016, ISBN 978-1-4721-3645-9 , pp. 37 f . (English, limited preview in Google Book Search).
↑ William O'Connor: Dracopedia. The Bestiary - An Artist's Guide to Creating Mythical Creatures . Impact, 2013, ISBN 978-1-4403-2535-9 , pp. 14th ff . (English, limited preview in Google Book Search).

[zoo-1] Jump up ↑ Leo Ruickbie: The Impossible Zoo - An Encyclopedia of fabulous Beasts and mythical Monsters . Hachette Book Group, 2016, ISBN 978-1-4721-3645-9 , pp. 37 f . (English, limited preview in Google Book Search).

[dracopedia-2] William O'Connor: Dracopedia. The Bestiary - An Artist's Guide to Creating Mythical Creatures . Impact, 2013, ISBN 978-1-4403-2535-9 , pp. 14th ff . (English, limited preview in Google Book Search).