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|caption =Griffon in Latitude Zero | |caption =Griffon in Latitude Zero | ||
|name =Griffon | |name =Griffon | ||
|nicknames =Black Moth, Kuroiga, Kroiga | |nicknames =Griffin, Gryphon, Black Moth,<br>Kuroiga, Kroiga | ||
|subtitle =Compound Monster<br>{{Nihongo|合成怪獣|Gōsei Kaiju}}<ref name="TSEMCWorks">{{cite book|title=[[Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works]]|date=28 September [[2012]]|publisher=Village Books|page=128|isbn=4-864-91013-8}}</ref> | |subtitle =Compound Monster<br>{{Nihongo|合成怪獣|Gōsei Kaiju}}<ref name="TSEMCWorks">{{cite book|title=[[Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works]]|date=28 September [[2012]]|publisher=Village Books|page=128|isbn=4-864-91013-8}}</ref> | ||
|species =Surgically Altered<br>Human-Lion-[[Condor]] Hybrid | |species =Surgically Altered<br>Human-Lion-[[Condor]] Hybrid | ||
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|wingspan =50 meters<ref name="TV Magazine Deluxe 20"/> | |wingspan =50 meters<ref name="TV Magazine Deluxe 20"/> | ||
|weight =2,000 metric tons<ref name="TV Magazine Deluxe 20"/> | |weight =2,000 metric tons<ref name="TV Magazine Deluxe 20"/> | ||
|enemies =[[ | |enemies =[[Malic]] | ||
|relationships =[[ | |relationships =[[Malic]] {{Small|(Creator)}},<br>Kroiga, lion, [[condor]] {{Small|(Components)}} | ||
|created =[[Shinichi Sekizawa]] | |created =[[Shinichi Sekizawa]] | ||
|portrayed =[[Haruo Nakajima]] | |portrayed =[[Haruo Nakajima]] | ||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
The Griffon's name comes from | The Griffon's name comes from the mythological beast known as the [[wikipedia:Griffin|griffin]], an eagle-lion hybrid. In ''[[Latitude Zero]]'', she is only called '''Kroiga''', the name of the [[Black Shark]] captain whose brain was used for the monster's creation, though the creature is referred to as a "griffon" at one point by its [[Malic|creator]]. Adding further confusion to the matter, Toho International eventually decided upon '''Black Moth''' {{Nihongo|黒い蛾|Kuroiga}} as the monster's international name, the literal translation of Kroiga; the combination of ''kuroi'' {{Nihongo|黒い}}, meaning black, and ''ga'' {{Nihongo|蛾}}, meaning moth. However, in Japan, the monster is almost always referred to as '''Griffon''' {{Nihongo|グリホン|Gurihon}}.<ref name="TSEAMEncyclopedia">{{cite book|title=[[Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia]]|date=23 July [[2014]]|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|page=54|isbn=4-096-82090-3}}</ref><ref name="Publication">[[File:Latitude Zero Long Image.jpg|100px]]</ref> In English, the monster is usually either given the name '''Griffon'''<ref name="EoGMGE">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Godzilla (Mechagodzilla Edition)]]|date=10 December [[1993]]|publisher=Gakken|page=105|isbn=405600174X}}<br>[[File:Mechagodzilla Edition Gurifon.png|150px]]</ref> or '''Griffin''',<ref name="AllTMPB">{{cite book|title=[[All Toho Monsters Pictorial Book]] (4th Edition)|date=4 September [[2016]]|publisher=Yosensha|page=148|isbn=978-4-8003-0362-2}}<br>[[File:ATMPB Griffin.png|150px]]</ref> the latter spelling used in the subtitles for the Tokyo Shock DVD release of the film. | ||
The katakana spelling most often used for the monster's name, グリホン, is unique, as "griffon" or "gryphon" is usually translated into Japanese as グリフォン (''Gurifon''), as is the case with the ship [[GX-813 Griffon]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Megaguirus]]''.<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%B3 Griffin on Japanese Wikipedia]</ref> The latter spelling is, however, sometimes used for the monster.<ref name="EoGMGE"/><ref name="TMGGvKGCCommemoration">{{cite book|title=Toho Monster Graffiti: "Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah" Complete Commemoration|date=October [[1991]]|publisher=Kindaieigaisha|page=28|isbn=978-4764880566}}<br>[[File:GvKCC Gurifon.png|150px]]</ref> The katakana spelling グリホン is also used for the creature in the 2017 novel ''[[Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse|GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]''. | |||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The Griffon is a giant male lion with huge black [[condor]] wings grafted onto its body. | The Griffon is a giant male lion with huge black [[condor]] wings grafted onto its body. | ||
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The Griffon's roars are altered [[Toho]] [[King Kong]] and [[Rodan]] roars. | The Griffon's roars are altered [[Toho]] [[King Kong]] and [[Rodan]] roars. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{TohoMonsters}} | {{TohoMonsters}} | ||
{{Era|TOH|SHO|KAI|GRF}} | {{Era|TOH|SHO|KAI|GRF}} | ||
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- Do not confuse with Gryphon, or the GX-813 Griffon.
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Kroiga was a fool as a woman. Is she also a fool as a Griffon? Why doesn't she attack?
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— Malic expressing his frustration when the Griffon does not obey his commands to attack Captain McKenzie and his allies (Latitude Zero) |
Griffon (グリホン Gurihon) is a surgically altered lion kaiju created by Toho that first appeared in the 1969 Toho film, Latitude Zero.
Name
The Griffon's name comes from the mythological beast known as the griffin, an eagle-lion hybrid. In Latitude Zero, she is only called Kroiga, the name of the Black Shark captain whose brain was used for the monster's creation, though the creature is referred to as a "griffon" at one point by its creator. Adding further confusion to the matter, Toho International eventually decided upon Black Moth (黒い蛾 Kuroiga) as the monster's international name, the literal translation of Kroiga; the combination of kuroi (黒い), meaning black, and ga (蛾), meaning moth. However, in Japan, the monster is almost always referred to as Griffon (グリホン Gurihon).[3][4] In English, the monster is usually either given the name Griffon[5] or Griffin,[6] the latter spelling used in the subtitles for the Tokyo Shock DVD release of the film.
The katakana spelling most often used for the monster's name, グリホン, is unique, as "griffon" or "gryphon" is usually translated into Japanese as グリフォン (Gurifon), as is the case with the ship GX-813 Griffon from Godzilla vs. Megaguirus.[7] The latter spelling is, however, sometimes used for the monster.[5][8] The katakana spelling グリホン is also used for the creature in the 2017 novel GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse.
Design
The Griffon is a giant male lion with huge black condor wings grafted onto its body.
Origins
The Griffon is the result of one of Malic's twisted experiments, in which he surgically transplanted the brain of the Black Shark captain Kroiga into the body of a lion and grafted condor wings onto it. Malic then injected the beast with a growth serum, causing her to grow to gigantic size.
History
Showa Series
Latitude Zero
The Griffon was created by Malic, who surgically implanted the brain of the Black Shark's captain, Kroiga, into a lion and then grafted condor wings onto it. He also gave the Griffon some of his special growth serum, causing her to grow substantially in size in a few seconds. Malic gave the Griffon the first command of intercepting the crew of Alpha, but the creature disobeyed and stayed perched in the mountains. Later, after the Black Shark had been caught in a magnetic field, Griffon swooped in, seeking revenge on her creator. Griffon managed to knock off the aim of the submarine's laser turret, which discharged at the mountainside, thus causing an avalanche which buried the Griffon and the Black Shark.
Abilities
- Griffon is incredibly strong, due to possessing the body of a lion and being incredibly large thanks to Malic's growth serum.
- Griffon can fly at Mach 2.
- Griffon can use her claws and strong jaws in battle.
Books
GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse
A flock of Griffon attacked Egypt in June of 2021, resulting in the fall of the capital city of Cairo. Failure to eradicate the early Griffons resulted in large numbers of them.[9]
Gallery
- Main article: Griffon/Gallery.
Roar
The Griffon's roars are altered Toho King Kong and Rodan roars.
References
This is a list of references for Griffon. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]
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