Sphinx
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The Sphinx is an ancient egyptian monument believed to have been built around the same time as the pyramids, and located in front of the great pyramid itself. 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.
