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There is the Sphinx from Greek mythology, which would insist that people traveling by the town of Thebes, in Greece, solve a riddle or be killed. If the traveler was lucky enough to guess the correct answer, the Sphinx promised to kill "herself". The riddle went like this: "What goes on four legs in the morning, on two legs at noon, and on three legs in the evening?" According to Greek mythology, Oedipus solved the riddle, and the Sphinx destroyed herself. The correct answer to the riddle was: "A man, who crawls on all fours as a baby, walks on two legs as an adult, and walks with a cane in old age." This refers to the different stages of life - baby, adult, old age. See this website: http://www.jimloy.com/puzz/sphinx0.htm
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Where did the name sphinx originate?
halifax, canada
Legend says in a dream Prince Thutmose 4 was ordered to clear the sand away from the Sphinx what did he get in return?
the god would make him a prince of egypt.
Which monster is dangerous a Cerberus or a sphinx?
Sphinx
How many sphinx are there in the world?
there is only 1 sphinx and it is located in ancient Egypt
What monster has the head of a woman and the body of a lion?
The Sphinx
Where did the name sphinx originate?
halifax, canada
What myth is the sphinx beast found in?
The Legend of Oedipus
When did the boogeyman legend originate?
The legend of the boogeyman originated in Scotland.
How do you solve the puzzle in the sphinx in Giza?
It is a misnomer that there is a 'riddle' of the Great Sphinx of Giza as this phrase is confused with the original Greek legend of The Riddle of the Sphinx. See the link below.
In what country did the legend of the Pinsettia originate?
mexico
Why do people care about the sphinx in Egypt?
People care about the Sphinx because it was legendary. The Sphinx was said to have wings in was described as an large species/creature. The legend is famously know through out Egypt and they even made a statchu of the Sphinx. It's said to be an mystery as to what happened to it.
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.
Where did legend of Atlantis originate?
It was mentioned by Plato 2500 years ago.
From which province did the legend of ilang-ilang originate?
The plant originated in Indonesia.
I'm a lion with a human head?
That sounds like a chimera, a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head. It is often portrayed in folklore and legend as a symbol of power and strength.
Who shot a cannon ball at the sphinx?
The legend was that one of Napoleon's soldiers fired a cannon at the Sphinx, breaking off the nose- however, there is evidence that the damage was done earlier, and not with a cannon. But it makes a good story, does it not?
What is the name of the half human-half lion?
The half human-half lion figure is often referred to as a "Sphinx." In mythology, particularly in ancient Egypt and Greek legend, the Sphinx is depicted as a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, symbolizing strength and wisdom. The most famous Sphinx is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which has the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion.
