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What is the use of the great sphinx?
The Sphinx of Giza is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Even with all of the pictures that we see of the Sphinx, nothing can really prepare you for the time that you finally see the Sphinx with your own eyes. Here's a look at the Sphinx that will give you a hint of what you can expect to see if you visit Egypt.
What was the purpose of the riddle of the Sphinx in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Control was the purpose of the riddle of the Sphinx in the play Oedipus Rex ("Oedipus the King"). The Sphinx asked an apparently unanswerable question in order to establish authority over Thebes, guarantee food sources, instill fear, limit population, and monitor communication, enterprise, and transportation.
Did black Americans help in the constructionof the white house?
Yes - many. They were a plentiful and cheap source of labor.
What was the sphinx function?
Because of its position, it is clear that it was specifically dedicated to the Great Sphinx, but since we lack any contemporary texts, we know as good as nothing about its actual purpose and use.
How do you get below the Sphinx of Giza?
Legend recorded that there were secret passages under the Sphinx and archaeologists have in fact found three tunnels beneath it, but their purpose remains a mystery. They are not open to the public.
Why is the Great Sphinx used to block the entrance to the Nile Valley?
This is not the purpose of the sphinx - Generally the role of sphinxes was as temple guardians; they were placed in association with architectural structures such as royal tombs or religious temples. The great Sphinx is positioned at the Temple of the Sphinx and at the end of the cause way leading from the Funerary Temple of Khafre.
What is the purpose of the great sphink?
The purpose of the Great Sphinx is not entirely certain. Some scientists believe that it was a monument to the pharaohs and was intended to remind the people of the importance of their leaders. Another popular theory is that the Great Sphinx was created to protect the Egyptian people and to serve as a warning to enemies.
What was the sphinx entrusted to guard?
Historians haven't a clear idea as to the purpose of the sphinx. When is was found, this structure was buried in sand and only half her face could be seen. Noone could really say if the people of that time had to guard the sphinx and there is confusion whether the Sphinx was actually an original "Guardian or Protector" of the Mortuary Complex as Lions were known as protectors of the Netherworlds.
What was the purpose of building the sphinx?
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue that depicts a reclining mythical creature called a sphinx that has a human head and a lion's body. Unfortunately the facts about when it was built and who constructed it are hotly debated. Many argue that it was built because sphinxes held such a prominent place in Egyptian worship and mythology.
The famous statues of a half-lion in Egypt are called?
the answer is Sphinx
What is special about Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia in Yu-Gi-Oh?
Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia can be destroyed with Pyramid of Light and used to summon Theinen the Great Sphinx.
What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
