One of the most recognizable figures of antiquity, the Sphinx, took many forms in the civilizations of Greece, the Near East ...

The sphinx has a lion's body, the head of a man and a riddle: What is four-footed in the morning, two-footed at midday and three-footed in the evening? Get the answer wrong and it will eat you.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, a symbol of ancient Egyptian kingship, sparks debate regarding its origins. While most historians ...