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A sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion.
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What was the role of the Sphinx in Greek mythology?
The Sphinx was a very famous icon, especially in Greek mythology. The Sphinx is known as a female monster which has the body of a lion, the head of a woman, eagle wings and serpent tale. The role of the Sphinx was to reign terror on a town.
Where did the Greek Sphinx live?
She lived for a time in Thebes.
What does Greek word 'Hellene' mean?
Hellene is Greek for Greek. In Greek their country is called Hellas.
What does doratos mean in greek?
The greek word "δόρατος" (dhoratos) is the genitive of the word "δόρυ" (dhoree=spear).
What does ariana mean in greek?
It is not a Greek word; it is Welsh for "silver". Así̱mi is the Greek equivalent for "silver".
Where did the word sphinx come from?
The word "Sphinx" came from the greek language, there is a similar creature with the wings of a bird, the body of a tiger and the face of a women, and they called it the sphinx
What is the singular form of sphinx?
Sphinx is the singular form, the plural forms are sphinxes or sphinges.The word originated from Greek mythology, denoting a winged monster and is possibly derived from the Greek word sphingein, meaning draw tight.
Is the riddle of the sphinx greek or Egyptian?
Greek.
Who was a Sphinx?
Sphinx is a fictitious being in the ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology. It had a lion's body and a human head. In the Greek tradition Sphinx had a woman's head and breast.
What does the greek word sperat mean in English?
There is no such word in Greek.
What does the Greek word machos mean?
It is the Greek word for "battle".
What was the role of the Sphinx in Greek mythology?
The Sphinx was a very famous icon, especially in Greek mythology. The Sphinx is known as a female monster which has the body of a lion, the head of a woman, eagle wings and serpent tale. The role of the Sphinx was to reign terror on a town.
What was the greek mythicl creature that had a riddle?
the Sphinx
Who face is on the Sphinx?
it is to have been believed that Pharaoh Khufu's (Greek: Cheops) face was on The Great Sphinx.
Does the word crazy mean perfect in Hebrew or Greek?
No, the word "crazy" does not mean perfect in either Hebrew or Greek.
What does greek word 'ellinas' mean?
"Greek"
What does the greek word naughtiness mean?
"naughtiness" is not a Greek word, it is English.
