Sphinx

Riddle Guardian (Human-Lion)

Sphinx

Country of Origin: Egypt
Being Type: Riddle Guardian (Human-Lion)

Power Stats

Aggression
7/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
8/10

Origin Backstory

The Egyptian Sphinx guarded temples as a benevolent protector, while the Greek version (female) posed deadly riddles to travelers, strangling those who failed. Symbol of wisdom and enigma.

Key Features

  • Human head, lion body
  • Riddle poser
  • Temple guardian
  • Wisdom symbol
  • Enigma embodiment

Lore

The Sphinx is a mythical creature with a human head and lion body, known in Egyptian lore as a temple guardian and in Greek mythology as a riddle-posing monster that punished failure with death.