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sphinx    音标拼音: [sf'ɪŋks]
n. 史芬克斯,人头狮身的雕像,天蛾

史芬克斯,人头狮身的雕像,天蛾

sphinx
n 1: an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions
secret
2: (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's
head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
3: 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

Sphinx \Sphinx\, n. [L., from Gr. sfi`gx, usually derived from
sfi`ggein to bind tight or together, as if the Throttler.]
1.
(a) In Egyptian art, an image of granite or porphyry,
having a human head, or the head of a ram or of a
hawk, upon the wingless body of a lion.
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The awful ruins of the days of old . . .
Or jasper tomb, or mutilated sphinx. --Shelley.
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(b) On Greek art and mythology, a she-monster, usually
represented as having the winged body of a lion, and
the face and breast of a young woman.

Note: The most famous Grecian sphinx, that of Thebes in
B[oe]otia, is said to have proposed a riddle to the
Thebans, and killed those who were unable to guess it.
The enigma was solved by [OE]dipus, whereupon the
sphinx slew herself. "Subtle as sphinx." --Shak.
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2. Hence: A person of enigmatical character and purposes,
especially in politics and diplomacy.
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3. (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of large moths of the
family {Sphingidae}; -- called also {hawk moth}. See also
{tomato worm}.
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Note: The larva is a stout naked caterpillar which, when at
rest, often assumes a position suggesting the Egyptian
sphinx, whence the name.
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4. (Zool.) The Guinea, or sphinx, baboon ({Cynocephalus
sphinx}).
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{Sphinx baboon} (Zool.), a large West African baboon
({Cynocephalus sphinx}), often kept in menageries.

{Sphinx moth}. (Zool.) Same as {Sphinx}, 3.
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  • Sphinx - Wikipedia
    A sphinx ( sfɪŋks SFINKS; Ancient Greek: σφίγξ, pronounced [spʰíŋks]; [1] pl sphinxes or sphinges ˈsfɪndʒiːz ) 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
  • Sphinx | Definition, History, Examples, Facts | Britannica
    Sphinx, mythological creature with a lion’s body and a human head, an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend The earliest and most famous example in art is the colossal recumbent Great Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, dating from the reign of King Khafre (c 2575–2465 BCE)
  • The Sphinx - Egypt, Giza Riddle | HISTORY
    The Great Sphinx of Giza is a giant 4,500-year-old limestone statue situated near the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt Measuring 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, the Great
  • Great Sphinx of Giza - Wikipedia
    The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion [1] The monument was sculpted from the limestone bedrock of the Eocene -aged Mokattam Formation [2] and faces east on the Giza Plateau, on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt The oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt, the Sphinx is part of the
  • Great Sphinx of Giza - Encyclopedia Britannica
    Great Sphinx of Giza, colossal limestone statue of a recumbent sphinx in Giza, Egypt, that likely dates from the reign of King Khafre
  • Sphinx — Sphinx documentation
    Sphinx ¶ Create intelligent and beautiful documentation with ease 📝 Rich Text Formatting Author in reStructuredText or MyST Markdown to create highly structured technical documents, including tables, highlighted code blocks, mathematical notations, and more
  • The Great Sphinx of Giza - World History Encyclopedia
    The Great Sphinx of Giza is more than simply a symbol of ancient and modern Egypt It is the very embodiment of antiquity and mystery itself Over the centuries it has fired the imaginations of poets and scientists, adventurers and travelers Although it has often been measured, described, investigated using the most up-to-date scientific technical means, and discussed at special scientific
  • 13 Facts About the Sphinx - Have Fun With History
    The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion The most famous Sphinx is the Great Sphinx of Giza, located on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt It is believed that the Great Sphinx was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre in the 26th century BC The Sphinx has a human face, which is believed to represent the pharaoh’s divine right to rule, and
  • Sphinx – Mythos Anthology
    The Sphinx is one of mythology’s most mysterious and enduring figures, embodying both wisdom and danger With the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and the head of a human, this hybrid creature has captivated the imaginations of cultures across the world for thousands of years Whether guarding the pyramids of Egypt or posing deadly riddles in ancient Greece, the Sphinx represents the
  • The Great Sphinx: exploring the enigma of its creation and purpose . . .
    At the eastern edge of the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx has kept watch for over four thousand years With a lion’s body and a human face believed by many to resemble Pharaoh Khafre, the statue stretches over 73 metres and rises 20 metres high, and this size makes it one of the largest carved statues made from a single block of stone ever created





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