In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is a mysterious and challenging creature that both enchanted and terrified travelers with her puzzling riddles. Half-woman and half-lion, she guarded the entrance to Thebes, posing enigmatic riddles to anyone daring enough to pass her by.
The most famous story involving the Sphinx centers around Oedipus, the hero who solved her riddle. The creature asked, "What creature has four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three at night?" Oedipus, with his cleverness, answered that it was a human being, who crawls on all fours as a child, walks on two legs as an adult, and uses a cane in old age. The correct answer enraged the Sphinx, who threw herself from a cliff, fulfilling her curse.
The Sphinx is a fascinating symbol of challenge and overcoming obstacles in Greek mythology. Her story reminds us that, with intelligence and determination, we can face the riddles of life. She embodies the enigma of human existence, with its different phases and challenges. The Sphinx continues to inspire the imagination, reminding us that it is our ability to solve the puzzles of life that truly makes us heroes.
Material: High-definition resin
Weight: 250 g
Height: 13 cm
Length: 15 cm
Width: 8 cm
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