The Sphinx", a monster that tormented Thebes, those who came to see it described it as a creature with lion's legs, the body of a dog, the tail of a dragon and the wings of a bird, some said that it had the face of a woman, even a bust and others mentioned that it had the face of a demon. According to Greek mythology

COURT OF THE KING ANCIENT GREECE 442 a. C

COURT OF THE KING ANCIENT GREECE 442 a. C

COURT OF THE KING ANCIENT GREECE

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Pelope king of Pisa in Greek mythology

Pelope king of Pisa in Greek mythology

Pelope king of Pisa in Greek mythology

Laius (King of Thebes)

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monster with the face and bust of a woman, the legs of a lion, the body of a dog, the tail of a dragon and the wings of a bird

an illustration of a man in a red outfit with a cane and a beard,

a painting of a dog with large wings

the ruins of the ancient city Tebas city in greece and greek mythology

Tebas city in greece and greek mythology

the Sphinx, a monster with the body of a lioness and the head of a woman and cat.

The Greek Sphinx was a descendant of Orthro, the monstrous two-headed dog, and the Chimera, the fire-breathing monsters.

The Greek Sphinx was said by Hesiod to be the offspring of Orthrus, the two headed monstrous dog, and the Chimera, the fire breathing monsters.

The Greek Sphinx was said by Hesiod to be the offspring of Orthrus, the two headed monstrous dog, and the Chimera, the fire breathing monsters.

Ancient Greek city of Thebes: From Myth to Mortal Glory

Ancient Greek city of Thebes: From Myth to Mortal Glory

Tebas city in greece and greek mythology

a statue of a man with a beard and a beard

a statue of a man with his arms crossed

a demonic demon standing in front of a fire