They were usually the guardians of the temples and at times the Great Sphinx was worshipped.
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the egyptians worshiped the sphinx as a god the name sphinx is made by the Greeks its actual name is pe'r ah'h
The Great Sphinx is thought to be a portrait of the Egyptian pharaoh Khafre.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the sphinx's dog head symbolizes loyalty and protection. It represents the guardian role of the sphinx in protecting sacred places and guiding souls in the afterlife.