Hippogriffins have the wings, head, plumage, and front talons of a gryphon, and the lower part of a horse. The hippogriffin first appeared in Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso', as the uncontrollable steed of the wizard Atlantis. The idea of the hippogriffin came from Virgil's metaphor 'Iungeant iam grypes equis' ('to cross gryphons with horses'), meaning to attempt the impossible. Ariosto's hippogriffin was a symbol of love. The hippogriffin appears mostly in medieval legends and heraldry.

This statue, "Aphrodite Riding A Hippogriffin" depicts the goddess of love riding atop a hippogriffin . The statue stands 10 3/4 inches tall, is 9 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Made of cold cast resin, it has the look of marble, and shows incredible detail. Don't miss out on this awesome piece at a great price. Get yours now!