PROMPT:
Create a stunning, photorealistic image blending mechanical and mythological elements, showcasing a majestic, gilded Griffin perched atop a sprawling, intricate clockwork engine, surrounded by a halo of radiant, swirling gears and copper filigree, set against a rich, dark blue background, illuminated by soft, golden sunlight filtering through the machinery's latticework, with vibrant, bold colors dominating the palette, minimizing pink hues, and evoking a sense of ancient wisdom and industrial wonder.