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Monster

Sphinx

Σφίγξ
Roman: Sphinx

Overview

Winged monster associated with Thebes and the riddle answered by Oedipus.

Generation

Monstrous descendants

Symbols

Lion body, wings, riddle

Notes

Parentage varies; often connected to Echidna and Orthrus or Typhon.

Parents

Unknown or primordial.

Children

No children recorded.