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A sphinx ( ; , ; or sphinges ) is a mythical creature with the head of a human, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle.

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A sphinx is a legendary creature from mythology that combines the head of a human, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle. This hybrid figure has appeared in stories across different cultures throughout history, making it one of the most recognizable mythical beings.

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Key facts

Mythical creature.name
Sphinx
Mythical creature.image
Sphinx CdM Paris DeRidder865 n2.jpg
Mythical creature.caption
Attic red-figure pyxis, 2nd half of the 5th century BC. From Nola, Italy.
Mythical creature.Grouping
Legendary creatures
Mythical creature.Similar_entities
Griffin, Manticore, Cherub, Lamassu, Narasimha
Mythical creature.Region
Egyptian and Greek

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Wikidata facts

Has part
human
Gender
female
Father
Orthrus
Mother
chimera
Sibling
Hydra
Country of origin
Ancient Greece
Image
Jardin El Capricho Sfinxs at Plaza de los Emperadores05 cropped.jpg
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topic's main category
Category:Sphinxes
Commons gallery
Sphinx
Commons category
Sphinxes
female form of label
esfinx
present in work
The NeverEnding Story
on focus list of Wikimedia project
Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
inception
0800-00-00
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