Harry Potter Name Origins #1
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Gryffindor-
A "griffin" was
"a creature in mythology with
the body of a
lion and the head of an
eagle." Also known in Greek
Mythology as the
"gryphon,"
it was the protector
of a god's gold from
mortal men. In
Greek, "gryphon"
means "protector of
wealth." In French "d'or" means
"of gold," one of
the Gryffindor House
colors. The gryffin is
fitting,
considering lions are characterized
as brave and
courageous and eagles
are described as
being noble birds, all
traits of the Gryffindor
House.
Slytherin-
Sounds like "slither,"
as in to slither
like a snake. No
coincidence the Slytherin House is
represented by a snake. Salazar Slytherin
was also a Parselmouth (name
for those who can speak to snakes). Slytherins
are known to be "sly" individuals and
snakes are known to be very "sly"
creatures.
Ravenclaw-
Ravens are known to
be smart
birds. Makes
sense that Ravenclaws
are known
as wise, quick
learners.
-mugglenet.com
There was no origin for Hufflepuff
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cvnt*
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1 decade ago
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Ravenclaw FTW!!!! But why no Hufflepuff??