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The name "Sphinx" is derived from the Greek word "sphingein," which means "to strangulate" or "to bind." This name likely reflects the creature's mythological role as a guardian that posed riddles to travelers and strangled those who could not answer correctly. The Sphinx is often depicted with the body of a lion and the head of a human, symbolizing strength and intelligence, and it became a prominent figure in both Greek and Egyptian mythology.
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What is the scientific name of a mandrill?
The scientific name of a mandrill is Mandrillus sphinx.
Is sphinx associated with Egyptian history?
the egyptians worshiped the sphinx as a god the name sphinx is made by the Greeks its actual name is pe'r ah'h
What is the common name of the sphinx landmark?
The Great Sphinx of Giza.
What is the name of the pyramid east of the sphinx?
Giza Necropolis is the name of the pyramid which lies to the east of sphinx.
What is the scientific name for the Lepidoptera known as the Apple sphinx?
The accepted scientific name is Sphinx gordius.
What is the scientific name for the Lepidoptera known as the Laurel sphinx?
The accepted scientific name is Sphinx kalmiae.
What is the scientific name for the Lepidoptera known as the Franck's sphinx?
The accepted scientific name is Sphinx franckii.
What is the scientific name for the Lepidoptera known as the Great ash sphinx?
The accepted scientific name is Sphinx chersis.
What is the scientific or common name for the Lepidoptera known as the Apple sphinx?
The accepted scientific or common name is Sphinx gordius.
What is the name of the Great Sphinx of Giza?
Her-Em-Akhet (Heru-of-the horizon)
How did The Great Sphinx get its name?
I don't know how it got its name
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