Griffon

Griffons are mythical creatures that feature the upper body of an eagle and the lower body of a lion. They appear in many forms and shapes throughout Greek mythology and medival art and literature. See This article for details.

Griffons in GuildWars, have the following characteristics:
 * Long reptilian tail
 * Full body of a lion, only the head and the wings are of an eagle.

All Griffons in the game are melee attackers and as such are very susceptible to PBAoEs.

For a list of all types of Griffons, see Category:Griffons.