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The Sphinx is an ancient [[egypt|egyptian]] monument believed to have been built around the same time as the [[Pyrmamid|Pyramids]]. The Sphinx is a statue that consists of a figure of a Lion's body surmounted with a human head.
== Other uses ==
The greek play of Oedipus Rex features the sphinx as a creature who tests the titular character with a riddle. The riddle of the sphinx has since become a common trope in various forms.