Speech thingy
- 1. By Sam Morales Speech 2B
- 2. What are griffins? It’s a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and an eagle's talons as its front feet. As the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle was the king of the birds, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffin was also thought of as king of the creatures. a griffin's claw was believed to have medicinal properties and one of its feathers could restore sight to the blind. Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions. Griffins not only mated for life, but also, if either partner died, then the other would continue throughout the rest of its life alone, never to search for a new mate.
- 3. What is a phoenix? The phoenix is a bird with beautiful gold and red plumage. It’s a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. It has a 500 to 1000 year life-cycle, near the end of which it builds itself a nest of twigs that then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix arises. The new phoenix is destined to live as long as its old self. It is said that the bird's cry is that of a beautiful song. In very few stories they are able to change into people.
- 4. What are hellhounds? It’s a supernatural dog, found in folklore. Features that have been attributed to hellhounds include black fur, glowing red or sometimes glowing yellow eyes, super strength or speed, ghostly or phantom characteristics, foul odor, and sometimes even the ability to talk. Legend says that if someone stares into its eyes three times or more, they will definitely die. In cultures that associate the afterlife with fire, hellhounds may have fire-based abilities and appearance. They are often assigned to guard the entrances to the world of the dead, such as graveyards and burial grounds, or undertake other duties related to the afterlife or the supernatural, such as hunting lost souls or guarding a supernatural treasure. In European legends, seeing a hellhound or hearing it howl may be either an omen of death or even a cause of death. I’m so sorry…
- 5. What are dragons? They’re legendary creatures, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures. There are many types of dragons such as the following: 1. Chinese Dragon(Lóng): Depicted as a long, snake-like creature with four claws. This type of dragon, however, is sometimes depicted as a creature constructed of many animal parts. It might have the fins of some fish, or the horns of a stag. 2. Japanese Dragon(Ryu): Similar to Chinese dragons, with three claws instead of four. They are usually benevolent, associated with water, and may grant wishes. 3. English Dragon(Wyvern): Wyverns are common in medieval heraldry. Wyverns are normally shown as dragons with two legs and two wings. 4. Slavic Dragons: Similar to the conventional European dragon, but multi-headed. They breathe fire and/or leave fiery wakes as they fly.
- 6. What’s an angel? It’s a supernatural being or spirit found in various religions or mythologies. In art, angels are often depicted with wings on their back, a halo, robes and various forms of glowing light. Their form varies along with their status(order from highest status to lowest status): 1. Seraphim(burning ones): Their primary mission is to protect the throne of God. They have six wings: two cover their faces, two cover their bodies, and two cover their feet. 2. Cherubim: They have four faces: one of a man, one of an ox, one of an eagle, and one of a lion. 3. Thrones: These angels dispense God’s divine judgment. 4. Dominions: They give power to heads of government and other authority figures. They have the appearance of humans with wings. 5. Virtues: They govern all nature and perform miracles. They provide courage, grace, and valor. 6. Powers: They are warrior angels who fight against evil. They are the angels of birth and death. 7. Principalities: They are in charge of the world’s nations, cities, and towns. 8. Archangels: The archangel appears only in human form and has the task of being God’s messenger to people at critical times of need. 9. Angels: These angels act as our personal guardian. They deliver prayers to God and God’s answers and messages to us. They have the task of nurturing, counseling, and healing us.