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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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
