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It has the body of a lion and the head of a human, the face is believed to be that of pharaoh Khafre.

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The great sphinx of Giza has the body of a what?

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The sphinix that stands near the great pyramid has the body of a?

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The famous statues of a half-lion in Egypt are called?

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Did hatshepsut make the mighty sphinx?

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How were the sphinx of Thebes and the Great Sphinx of Giza different?

The Sphinx of Thebes, also known as the Oedipus Sphinx, is a mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a woman, associated with the Greek tragedy of Oedipus. In contrast, the Great Sphinx of Giza features the body of a lion and a human head, believed to represent the Pharaoh Khafre, and is a monumental statue symbolizing protection and strength. Additionally, the Great Sphinx is significantly larger and serves as a guardian to the Giza pyramid complex, while the Theban Sphinx is more closely tied to Greek mythology and riddles.


What famous lion statue is with a human head?

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Which animal is depicted in the great sphinx at Giza and supports the head of a king wearing the royal headcloth?

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Which ancient Egyptian monument is made of limestone and is half human and half lion?

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