From what does the city of Greifswald derive its name?
A type of tree
A river
A mountain
The House of Griffin
Answer
The city derives its name from the dukes of Pomerania, the House of Griffin (Greifenherzöge), and thus ultimately from the Pomeranian Griffin (Pommerscher Greif). Its name translates as "Griffin's Forest".
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