Greek Sphinx

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Oedipus_myth
gptkbp:depictedIn Greek vase painting
Greek sculpture
creature with a lion's body, a woman's head, and wings
gptkbp:differenceFromEgyptianSphinx Greek Sphinx is female and malevolent, Egyptian Sphinx is male and benevolent
gptkbp:firstAppearance gptkb:Archaic_period_of_Greek_art
gptkbp:gender female
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Greek Sphinx
gptkbp:killedBy gptkb:Oedipus
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thebes
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:puzzle
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Echidna
gptkb:Typhon
gptkbp:punishmentForFailure devours those who cannot answer the riddle
gptkbp:riddle What walks on four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening?
gptkbp:role guardian of Thebes
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:wisdom
mystery
danger
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Egyptian_Sphinx
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6