Hogwarts Legacy: 5 Things You Never Knew About Hippogriffs
The world of is filled with magic, wonder, and strange creatures, but few stand out as much as the iconic hippogriff. The most famous hippogriff is Buckbeak, the hippogriff that is saved by Harry and Hermione and in turn helps the pair save Sirius Black in the third act of by letting Sirius use him to escape. This fascinating creature had a big part to play in the original series and makes a return to the wizarding world through the story of .
Despite the presence of hippogriffs in the story, most of the information on this creature is only revealed through non-main series books. The major source of these creatures is the fictional school book used in the Care of Magical Creatures class, one of the overlooked classes explores. Because of this, there are several things not even the most dedicated fans of the franchise are aware of.
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’s hippogriffs are magical creatures that are an amalgamation between a horse and an eagle. They possess the physical characteristics of both species, with the body of a horse and the head, wings, and talons of an eagle. This blend gives the hippogriff a regal and majestic appearance.
It is believed, according to Pottermore's Guide to Hippogriffs (via Wizarding World), that hippogriffs are a symbol of the Greek God Apollo, and were the result of breeding griffins with horses, creating the hybrid creature that is known today. Griffins are more temperamental than hippogriffs, but seeing as players would like dragons to be mounts in , the idea of griffins being added later seems tame in comparison.
Owning a hippogriff in the world of can be quite a hassle, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the unique challenges that come with caring
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