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How can the Sphinx guard the temples if it was just a statue of a creature in a myth?
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Sphinx would guard their emperors after their deaths. The statue represented the Sphinx, but the real Sphinx was, in fact, a spirit from the spirit world. People were very superstitious in those days: you see, they didn't have science to answer their questions, so they relied on religion to give them all the answers to everything.
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What is the sphinx and where is it located?
The sphinx is a statue to guard Phoroh Khfra's tume this is located in the Giza Plateau of Egypt.
Where were sphinx's used for?
Sphinxs were used to guard egyptain temples and sacred places
Were sphinx built guard temples?
Generally the role of sphinxes was as temple guardians; they were placed in association with architectural structures such as royal tombs or religious temples.
What is sphinx special abilities?
In both Greek and Egyptian mythology, the sphinx was an incredibly powerful being that could destroy anyone who crossed its path and was often believed to guard temples. According to Greek mythology, the sphinx would allow you to pass only if you correctly answered its riddle.
Who guard the pyramids?
the sphinx
Who is tomb does the Sphinx guard?
no one
Why is the sphinx an icon?
The Sphinx is special because it's the biggest sphinx in Egyptalso it is not like any other famous monument.the Sphinx is about 240 feet long and 66 feet highthe Great Sphinx is made of limestonethe pharaoh Khafra(e) built this sphinxit was built to guard the tombs of Giza
Is the sphinx meant to guard the Great Pyramid?
yes
How do you pass the guard on Mythology Island?
There are two satyrs, one on the bridge to the Sphinx and one at the Grove of temples. They will not let you enter those areas until you have reached the Golden Apple on the Tree of Immortality, and you accept the quest for Zeus.
Is the sphinx a protector?
Yes, the sphinx is often regarded as a protector, particularly in ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology. In Egypt, the Great Sphinx of Giza was believed to guard the tombs and temples, symbolizing strength and wisdom. In Greek mythology, the sphinx posed riddles to travelers, and while it could be seen as a threat, it also served as a gatekeeper, protecting the city of Thebes from those who could not answer its riddles. Thus, its role as a protector can be interpreted in both a literal and metaphorical sense.
What figure sits on guard over the great pyramids?
the sphinx
Whose pyramid does the sphinx guard?
King Khufu's Pyramid
