That sounds like the Manticore if it wasn't for the stone body.
Actually, the question is describing a Sphynx. Although, in most cultures, the Sphynx had the head of a woman and the body of a cat, or lion.
Manticore.
An "eagle's head and a lion's body" typically refers to the mythical creature known as the griffin. In mythology, griffins are depicted with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizing strength, courage, and majesty. This legendary creature is often associated with guarding treasures and sacred sites in various cultures. The combination of these two powerful animals represents a fusion of terrestrial and celestial attributes.
The Griffin is a legendary creature that has the body, tail and back legs of a lion. However, the Griffin also has the head and wings of an eagle. Instead of having front feet, the Griffin has eagle talons.
A griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the wings of a dragon.
== == The griffin has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It was considered to be a powerful and majestic creature. the griffin symbolized divine power.
No, the gryphon does not originate from Greek mythology. It is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, commonly found in European folklore and medieval literature.
The minotaur, a legendary creature with a man's body and bull's head that prowled a Greek labryinth, probably had a dark brownish head.
The griffin is 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.
The griffin was a legendary creature with the body of lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The griffin was renown for guarding treasures and other priceless possessions.
The manticore is a Persian mythological creature which resembles the Sphix as well. Manticor had a human face on a lions body and was often associated for being a human.
It's a Hippogriff and one of the legendary creatures. Sean
A gryphon (also spelled as 'griffin') is a legendary creature in Eurasian mythology. It's usually depicted as having a lion's body and the head and wings of an eagle. The gryphon is a popular creature in ancient Greek literature and architecture.