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Maria KrügerClassical themes: This is a story about two mythical creatures, who wherebrave and loyal enough to sacrifice their lives for the citizens of Warsaw. Griffin— mythical defender and guardian of gold and valuables — is a faithful, braveand honourable character, determined to rescue the people of Warsaw from thecruelties of war. The Mermaid who, according to Greek mythology, is known asa wonderful singer and an efficient, ruthless killer, here represents a just war.The couple symbolizes the ideal of a Greek commander and warrior.Key words: Griffin, siren, Greek mythology, Warsaw.Bibliography:Miller, Przemysław, Historia herbu, http://www.um.warszawa.pl/owarszawie/kompendium-wiedzy/historia-herbu?page=0,1(accessed14.02.2012).Monte, Richard, The Mermaid of Warsaw and Other Tales from Poland, London:Frances Lincoln Limited, 2011 (accessed via Google Books, 21.03.2013).Gryfy, Syreny, in: Stanisław Stabryła, Słownik szkolny. Mitologia grecka i rzymska,Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne, 1994, pp. 90, 195–196.Warsaw Legends, http://warsawtour.pl/en/warsaw-for-everyone/for-kids/warsaw-legends-3160.html?page=0,0 (accessed 21.03.2013).Entry by Ewa Wziętek, ewawzietek@student.uw.edu.pl.158