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Sphinx
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狮身人面像, 斯芬克斯
one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
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斯芬克斯, 狮身人面像
a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often depicted in ancient Egyptian and Greek art and mythology as a guardian of temples and tombs
What is a "sphinx"?
A sphinx is a mythical creature from ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology, usually depicted with the body of a lion and the head of a human. In Egyptian mythology, sphinxes are often seen as guardians of important places like temples or tombs and are associated with wisdom and protection. Greek sphinxes, however, are known for their role in riddles and challenges, such as the famous Sphinx of Thebes, which posed a riddle to travelers and devoured those who could not answer it correctly. The sphinx symbolizes both strength and mystery, representing the balance between human intellect and animal power.
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谜一样的人, 神秘的人
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
