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Riddle Of The Sphinx (other)
The Riddle of the Sphinx is an element of Greek mythology. Riddle of the Sphinx may also refer to: *''Riddle of the Sphinx: An Egyptian Adventure'', 2000 videogame **''Riddle of the Sphinx 2: The Omega Stone'', 2003 videogame and sequel to the 2000 game *The Riddle of the Sphinx (Inside No. 9), "The Riddle of the Sphinx" (''Inside No. 9''), episode of the British TV series ''Inside No. 9'' *''The Riddle of the Sphinx'', 1975 album by Bloodstone (band), Bloodstone *''The Riddle of the Sphinx'', 2000 jazz album by Mark Gross (musician), Mark Gross *Riddle of the Sphinx (1982 video game), ''Riddle of the Sphinx'' (1982 video game), Atari 2600 game by Imagic *The Riddle of the Sphinx (Westworld), "The Riddle of the Sphinx" (''Westworld''), an episode of the television series ''Westworld'' *The Riddle of the Sphinx (film), ''The Riddle of the Sphinx'' (film), a 1921 German silent adventure film * Riddle of the Sphinx (Ninjago), Riddle of the Sphinx ''(Ninjago)'', an episode of ''Ninjago ...
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The Riddle Of The Sphinx
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. In Greek tradition, the sphinx is a treacherous and merciless being with the head of a woman, the haunches of a lion, and the wings of a bird. According to Greek myth, she challenges those who encounter her to answer a riddle, and kills and eats them when they fail to solve the riddle. This deadly version of a sphinx appears in the myth and drama of Oedipus. In Egyptian mythology, in contrast, the sphinx is typically depicted as a man (an androsphinx ()), and is seen as a benevolent representation of strength and ferocity, usually of a pharaoh. Unlike Greek or Levantine/Mesopotamian ones, Egyptian sphinxes were not winged. Both the Greek and Egyptian sphinxes were thought of as guardians, and statues of them often flank the entrances to temples. During the Renaissance, the sphinx enjoyed a major revival in European decorative art. During this period ...
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The Omega Stone
''The Omega Stone '' is a Microsoft Windows puzzle adventure game developed by American studio Omni World Studios. It was the sequel to the game '' Riddle of the Sphinx: An Egyptian Adventure'' and was released by DreamCatcher Interactive on March 18, 2003. Gameplay Plot In ''The Omega Stone'', players embark on an adventure to solve an ancient mystery, visiting locations such as the Great Sphinx of Giza, Stonehenge, Easter Island and even the ruins of Atlantis in the process. You travel to these sites with the use of passes where you investigate the area for clues on the location of 5 "Omega Discs". The locations of these, in addition to those already mentioned, include beneath the Bermuda Triangle (although where is unknown), inside the manor of an English Lord, inside the pyramid of Chichen Itza and a within a Druidic Compound. Development Reception The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. According to PC Data PC Da ...
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The Riddle Of The Sphinx (Inside No
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. In Greek tradition, the sphinx is a treacherous and merciless being with the head of a woman, the haunches of a lion, and the wings of a bird. According to Greek myth, she challenges those who encounter her to answer a riddle, and kills and eats them when they fail to solve the riddle. This deadly version of a sphinx appears in the myth and drama of Oedipus. In Egyptian mythology, in contrast, the sphinx is typically depicted as a man (an androsphinx ()), and is seen as a benevolent representation of strength and ferocity, usually of a pharaoh. Unlike Greek or Levantine/Mesopotamian ones, Egyptian sphinxes were not winged. Both the Greek and Egyptian sphinxes were thought of as guardians, and statues of them often flank the entrances to temples. During the Renaissance, the sphinx enjoyed a major revival in European decorative art. During this period ...
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Bloodstone (band)
Bloodstone is an American R&B, soul, and funk group, most popular in the 1970s and early 1980s. The band charted thirteen songs between 1973 and 1984. Biography Formed in 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the group was a high school doo-wop group called the Sinceres. In 1967 the band was backed by and toured with a large Kansas City horn band known as the Smokin' Emeralds and performed its version of a Motown-style revue, which drew large crowds at a venue called the Place in the Westport district of Kansas City. By 1971, the band consisted of Melvin Webb on drums, Roger Durham (February 14, 1946 – July 27, 1973) on percussion, Charles Love on guitar and vocals (born Charles D. Love Jr., April 18, 1945, Salina, Kansas – March 6, 2014, Kansas City, Missouri), Charles McCormick (May 8, 1946 – April 12, 2022) on bass, Harry Williams (June 19, 1944 – November 22, 2024) on percussion, and Willis Draffen (March 18, 1945 – February 8, 2002) on guitar. After learning to pla ...
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Mark Gross (musician)
Mark Gross (born February 20, 1966) is an American jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop tradition. He studied at the Berklee College of Music, graduating in 1988, then worked in the band of Lionel Hampton and performed in ''Five Guys Named Moe'' on Broadway. He has since worked with a variety of other artists, including the bands of Delfeayo Marsalis, Nat Adderley and the Dave Holland (bassist), Dave Holland Big Band. Gross first recorded as a solo act with 1997's ''Preach Daddy'', followed in 2000 by ''The Riddle of the Sphinx'', in 2013 with "Blackside", Mark Gross ''+ Strings'' (2018) and ''The Gospel According to Mark: A Jazz Suite'' (2025). Career Two-time Grammy award winner with the Dave Holland (bassist), Dave Holland Big Band, Gross has recorded on over 100 jazz recordings, including Grammy-winning projects by the Dave Holland Big Band - 'What Goes Around' on ECM Records, and 'Overtime' on Dare 2 Records. Gross has released four albums under his own name including '' ...
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Riddle Of The Sphinx (1982 Video Game)
''Riddle of the Sphinx'' is a vertically-scrolling action-adventure game written by Bob Smith for the Atari 2600 and published by Imagic in 1982. The player, as the Prince of Egypt, must collect treasures and gain strength to rescue the land from a terrible curse. Smith wrote several other games for Imagic, including '' Star Voyager'' and '' Dragonfire''. Gameplay The goal of ''Riddle of the Sphinx'' is to reach the Temple of Ra and make the correct offering. Reception Richard A. Edwards reviewed ''Riddle of the Sphinx'' in ''The Space Gamer'' #58, and called it a "masterful" blend of strategy and arcade gaming in a home cartridge. Reviews * ''Games'' #44 See also * List of Atari 2600 games References External links * 1984 Software Encyclopediafrom Electronic Games Articlein ''Computer and Video Games ''Computer and Video Games'' (also known as ''CVG'', ''Computer & Video Games'', ''C&VG'', ''Computer + Video Games'', or ''C+VG'') is a British-based video game maga ...
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The Riddle Of The Sphinx (Westworld)
"The Riddle of the Sphinx" is the fourth episode in the second season of the HBO science fiction western thriller television series ''Westworld''. The episode aired on May 13, 2018. It was written by Gina Atwater and Jonathan Nolan, and directed by Lisa Joy. The episode received critical acclaim and is often cited as one of the best episodes of the show. Plot summary Grace is taken to a Ghost Nation camp, meeting Stubbs and captured guests. Grace refuses Stubbs' offer to escape, believing these hosts won't harm guests and desiring to explore the park. The prisoners are taken to Akecheta, a Ghost Nation elder who prepares to sacrifice them. Grace escapes. Clementine abandons Bernard outside a cave. He finds Elsie, whom he abducted and left in the cave when operating under Ford's instruction. Elsie discovers Bernard is a host. They discover the cave hides the entrance to a hidden bunker where they find dead technicians and drone hosts. Exploring the bunker further, they discover ...
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The Riddle Of The Sphinx (film)
''The Riddle of the Sphinx'' (German: ''Das Rätsel der Sphinx'') is a 1921 German silent adventure film directed by Adolf Gärtner and starring Ellen Richter, Erich Kaiser-Titz and Karl Günther.Berman p.166 The film's sets were designed by the art director Hans Dreier. Cast * Ellen Richter as Juanita di Conchitas * Erich Kaiser-Titz as Amru, an Egyptian * Karl Günther as Dr. Percy Grey * Albert Patry as Prof. Grey, British Museum * Georg John as Mummy * Kurt Rottenburg as Dr. Edward Pattison * Georg Baselt as Don Martunez de la Blanca * Henry Bender as Empfangschef * Irmgard Bern as Daisy Pattison * Carl Geppert as Baron Kollwitz * Károly Huszár as Fürst Popoff * Max Kronert as Mehemed * Maria Lux as Miss Peach * Hermann Picha Hermann Picha (20 March 1865 – 7 June 1936) was a German stage and film actor. Picha was extremely prolific, appearing in over 300 short and feature films during the silent and early sound eras. Picha played a mixture of ...
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Riddle Of The Sphinx (Ninjago)
''Seabound'' is the fourteenth and penultimate season of the animated ''Ninjago'' television series (titled ''Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' before the eleventh season). The series was created by Michael Hegner and Tommy Andreasen. The season aired in April 2021, following '' The Island'', which aired in March of the same year. It is followed by the fifteenth and final season, '' Crystalized''. The season focuses on the main ninja character Nya. It follows the storyline of her elemental powers being disrupted and how this is connected to an ancient mythical creature. The plot involves the ninja characters Jay, Zane, PIXAL, and Lloyd journeying deep beneath the sea to explore the mystery behind Nya's elemental powers . The season introduces two antagonists named Miss Demeanor and Prince Kalmaar, with the latter being the season's main antagonist. It is dedicated to Kirby Morrow, the voice actor for the character Cole, who died prior to the season's premiere. Voice cast Main ...
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