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The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is a statue that was built more than 4,500 years ago by Chephren's workers. It has the face of Chephren and the body of a lion. Over the years, part of the uraeus (sacred cobra), the nose and the ritual beard have fallen apart, though this does not stop tourists from taking a step back into the past.

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What makes Egypt special?

A civilization is typically discriptive of nomadic/primative people, eg. Egypt. Egypt was a polytheistic secular worship based culture thatb were farmers and gatherers. Civilizations are made of farmers and gatherers. Although it was a monarchy, ruled by a pharaoh and a priestess, it was one of the earliest, large, thriving groups of the middle east that rlied on farming and trade of gold and crops for money and life.

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Where was the sphinx built?

It was built in a desert in Giza, Egypt, which is in east Egypt.

Why was the Great Sphinx of Giza built?

The Sphinx served as a protector or guardian to the Pyramids, most especially the pyramid of Khefre (Khafra), son of Khufu. It's believed that the face on the Sphinx is of this pharaoh himself.

Who guards the great pyramid of Giza?

The Pharaohs went into pyramids after they died, they were not worried about being safe in a conventional sense. However, there were numerous booby traps, false hallways and blocked passages to prevent grave robbers from effectively finding the dead Pharaoh. In almost every case, they failed.

What is the meaning of or the reason for the great sphinxes name?

We do not know what name the creators used for the Great Sphinx. There is no known inscription of the Old Kingdom and there are no inscriptions anywhere describing its construction or its original purpose. The usually used name 'sphinx' was given to it about 2000 years after the accepted date of its carving, by reference to a Greek mythological beast with a lion's body, a woman's head and the wings of an eagle The English word 'sphinx' comes from the Ancient Greek 'sphingx' seemingly from the verb 'sphingo' which in English means 'I strangle' after the Greek sphinx who strangled anyone who failed to answer her riddle. However, the name may alternatively be a corruption of the Ancient Egyptian 'Shesep-ankh' which was a name given to royal statues of the Fourth Dynasty - about 2575 - 2467 B.C. In the New Kingdom, the Sphinx was also called 'Hor-em-akhet' meaning 'Horus of the Horizon' Pharaoh Thutmose IV specifically referred to it as such in his Dream Stele. However just like virtually everything to do with the pyramids and sphinx, nothing is certain.

What is the pyramid behind the sphinx?

Working east there is the pyramid of Khafre then Funerary Temple of Khafre which is linked by a cause way to the Great Sphinx which is facing east at the Temple of the Sphinx.

Why has the sphinx rotted more in the last fifty years?

There has been even more pollution in the last fifty years

Who was a Sphinx?

Sphinx is a fictitious being in the ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology.

It had a lion's body and a human head.

In the Greek tradition Sphinx had a woman's head and breast.

How big is infinity?

Infinity can never be reached. The idea of infinity is that it keeps going.

Where does the word sphinx originate?

The word "sphinx" probably originates from Ancient Egypt or Ancient Mesopotamia, but as with the names of many mythical creatures it has probably been perverted and adopted by many other cultures. Therefore, you will probably never have a completely accurate answer.

What happens at the end of Enders game?

Ender kills off all the buggers and regrets it. Becomes the Speaker for the Dead in response.

What color is a sphinx?

It is a golden brown color and kind of sandy.

What was the point of 'The Sphinx'?

"The Sphinx" is a poem by the American poet, Robert Bly, that explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the complexities of the human condition. The poem uses the metaphor of the Sphinx, a creature from mythology known for its riddles, to illustrate the challenges individuals face in understanding themselves and their place in the world. Bly emphasizes the importance of confronting inner struggles and the mysteries of life to achieve personal growth and insight. Ultimately, the poem invites readers to engage with their own riddles and seek deeper meaning in their experiences.