Oedipus myth

Greek Sphinx: Mythology, History, and Symbolism

The Greek Sphinx is a striking figure of Greek mythology, blending human intelligence with lion, bird, and sometimes serpent traits to embody riddles, danger, and the limits of knowledge. From the Theban story of Oedipus to its roles in art, ritual, and symbolism, it appears as both a deadly test and a powerful guardian, inviting closer study.