Sneaky Sphinx: The iconic Sphinx of Giza wasn’t always a lion with a human head. Earlier depictions from Egyptian mythology portrayed the Sphinx in a variety of forms, including a lion’s body with a falcon’s head or a ram’s head. excerpt taken from the article "10 Fun Facts of the Day: Mythical Creatures" from BladenOnline.com 18 Jul 2024.
via Greek reporter
by Patricia Claus July 11, 2024