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In Greek mythology, the sphinx was a monster with the head of a woman, a bird's wings, the body of a lion, and often a serpent tail. By contrast, the sphinxes of pharaonic Egypt were symbol of royal power. This Greek sphinx may once have guarded the tomb of a Greek inhabitant in Egypt. Roman Period, 2nd century CE. From Upper Egypt. (The British Museum, London).
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Amin, O. S. M. (2016, July 18). Greek Sphinx, British Museum. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/5358/
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Amin, Osama S. M. "Greek Sphinx, British Museum." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 18, 2016. https://www.ancient.eu/image/5358/.
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Amin, Osama S. M. "Greek Sphinx, British Museum." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 18 Jul 2016. Web. 21 Aug 2019.