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Sphinx in mythology

Sphinx in ancient Greek mythology

The first mentions of the Sphinx as a character came to us from ancient Greek mythology. According to her, the Sphinx was the product of Typhon and Echidna, and looked completely terrifying. The Greeks depicted him as a creature with the head of a woman, the paws and body of a lion, the wings of an eagle (griffin) and the tail of a bull.

According to legend, the Sphinx was a demon of destruction sent by Hera to Thebes for the disobedience of King Laius and for his crimes. Mythology says that the Sphinx learned one tricky riddle from the Muses, after which, at the instigation of Hera, she descended to earth and settled on the Phycean Mountain. The Sphinx lay in wait for travelers and asked them a clever riddle that has survived to this day:

“Tell me, who walks in the morning on four legs, in the afternoon on two, and in the evening on three? None of all the creatures living on earth changes as much as he does. When he walks on four legs, then he has less strength and moves more slowly than at other times.”

Anyone who could not answer the riddle correctly was eaten alive by the Sphinx. The only one who managed to unravel the cunning of the terrible creature was Oedipus. The answer to the riddle is:

“This is a man. In infancy he crawls, in his prime he walks on two legs, and in old age he relies on a cane.”

According to legend, the Sphinx could not believe that a mere mortal could solve a riddle, the answer to which not all gods knew. Out of horror, the monster threw itself into the abyss and died, and Oedipus was recognized by the king of Thebes for his feat.

Later, the Romans adopted the story of the Sphinx from the Greeks. Only with them the Sphinx regained its male appearance, and no longer had a beautiful female face, but a standard Roman male profile.

Sphinx in Indian mythology

Very few percentage of people know that the Sphinx is also present in Indian mythology. Purushamriga is one of the creatures, with the body of a lion and the head of a man. However, in each of the directions of Hinduism there are similar creatures. Nrsimhadeva - that’s what these beings were called.

True, unlike the same Greek mythology, such creatures were considered the incarnation of Vishnu, the supreme god of Indian mythology. It was believed that he, in this image, helps to overcome external and internal obstacles on the spiritual path. He generously helps to remove from the heart all the offenses embodied in the form of the demon Hiranyakasipu, whom he destroyed. It destroys the demons in the heart such as lust, anger, greed, envy, illusion and madness.

How to maintain?

Such a pet must have warm clothes.
Owners should take care of having warm clothes for sphinxes to protect them from cold and drafts. Nutrition determines the correct development of a pet. Cats have a big appetite, but to prevent your adult pet from gaining weight, you should follow some rules. The kitten feeds on mother's milk for up to 1.5 months, but after that the owner takes care of its diet. At first, young cats should be given complementary foods consisting of eggs and cereals. From 3 months it is worth adding chopped chicken, lamb and veal. Food should be handled with caution as it can cause diarrhea.

From 3 months it is recommended to give food 25 g 6-8 times a day. Afterwards, it is worth changing the feeding schedule to two or three meals a day, 40-60 g each. Pregnant hairless cats require more food, and older cats require less. It is recommended to give your pet a combination food (dry and wet). The Canadian Sphynx cat breed does not tolerate fried meat, raw fish, sweets and marinades.

Sphinx in other mythologies

It is likely that the Sphinx was seen by ancient travelers who were so impressed by the statue that they immediately decided to adopt the idea and invent some kind of story with it. For example, the Sphinx is mentioned in the Arabian tales of the Thousand and One Nights.

Along with Hinduism, the Sphinx, only renamed, is mentioned in local legends of Southeast Asia.

Very often the Sphinx was depicted in paintings and sculptures of great European powers such as France and Italy. The Sphinx was especially popular during the Renaissance.

Sphinx in Egyptian mythology

Unlike the mythologies of other peoples, there is practically no information about the Egyptian Sphinx as a character in stories. As for the statue of the Great Sphinx, its meaning varies depending on the interpretation of its origin. And here all the most interesting things really come to light, because the more time passes, the more mysterious and amazing theories scientists put forward regarding the origin of the Sphinx and its meaning.

Colors and description

Sphinxes have the following varieties of colors, whose characteristics are given in the table:

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Actually, the head of the Sphinx bears an incredible resemblance to Pharaoh Khafre, which is why the legend began that the Sphinx was built at the same time as the great pyramids of Giza. The statue reaches 73 meters in length and 20 meters in height. It was believed that between the front paws of the Sphinx there was a sanctuary related to the cult of Ra.

The official version says that the statue depicted the power of the pharaoh, because. It has long been believed that the lion is the embodiment of the power of the sun god. To this day, images of pharaohs in the form of a lion destroying their enemies are found in tombs. For a long time, the sculpture was dedicated specifically to the god Ra, but later it began to be identified with Horemakhet. Subsequently, Amenhotep 2 dedicated a special temple to the Sphinx, located near the pyramid complex.

Sphinx is a Greek word meaning strangler. What the mysterious creature’s actual name was is still unknown, because we still don’t know what the ancient Egyptian language actually sounded like.

As for the meaning of the Great Sphinx, then everything is not clear. So far, official science can only state with certainty that the statue had more psychological and ritual significance. People believed that the Sphinx should protect the peace in the valley of the pharaohs of Egypt, the peace of the pyramids. It was believed that in his stone form he simply slept, and woke up every time someone disturbed the peace of the tombs of the pharaohs.

Between the Sphinx's paws is a granite stele that tells an interesting story. It is known that the Sphinx was saved from complete destruction only by the sands that covered it. And the stele says that Pharaoh Thutmose 4, when he was still a prince, had a dream while hunting. In it, the deity informed him of the location of his body, hidden under the sands of the desert, and asked him to dig it up.

In return, the deity promised Thutmose the coveted crown and throne of the pharaoh. Thutmose fulfilled the deity's request. Moreover, he built a brick wall around the statue, sections of which were found only in 2010. It is still unclear how large the wall was, but archaeologists have excavated an area 132 meters long.

Varieties and characteristics of the breed

There are these types of sphincoses described in the table:

Origin of the Great Sphinx, theories

However, many aspects of the origin of the statue do not fit into the official version. For example, by analyzing the rock material, scientists were able to find out that the Sphinx is older than the pyramids by at least one and a half thousand years. Accordingly, he could not depict Khafre’s face in any way, because 30 generations of pharaohs must have passed before the birth of the last one.

In addition, it is generally accepted that the pyramids were not built by people at all. If we accept the theory that the 3 great pyramids imitate the arrangement of stars in Orion's belt, then it is quite logical to imagine that the Sphinx itself depicted the constellation Leo, in which Orion's belt is located.

And the most interesting thing is that if you compare the dates and roll back time, the Sphinx and the pyramids exactly depict the above, but only in the position in which they were in 10500 BC. One of the scientists put forward the theory that initially the Sphinx had the head of a lion, and only later, on the orders of one of the pharaohs, a human head was carved out of it.

We have already mentioned the stele standing between the paws of the Sphinx. On it, in addition to the story of Thutmose, there is an inscription: “I have been here since the beginning of time,” which refers to the times when the god Ra ruled Egypt, i.e. during the "Golden Age".

It is known that the statue is missing a nose, but it also had a goatee. A standard braided Egyptian beard, which has already become a symbol of the ancient Egyptians. This is already more like the truth, but another question arises - how were people, 12 thousand years ago, able to create such a majestic creation, if according to official history, they only recently began to create tools?

Sphinx and UFO

All this suggests that the Sphinx was not built by people, or by people, but with the involvement of foreign technologies, or technologies of previous civilizations. One theory says that the Sphinx was created with the help of alien technology, precisely aliens who arrived from the constellation Leo, from the Orion belt.

This is one of the theories that, although it sounds like the ravings of a madman, nevertheless, it quite plausibly gives answers to the questions:

1. How could people build such a statue many thousands of years ago?
2. How was it possible to build the monument in such a way that it remains intact to this day?
3. How could ancient people know the location of celestial bodies?
4. How were people able to repeat the positions of celestial bodies so accurately?
5. What devices were used to create the Sphinx and the pyramids?

There are still many questions that the alien theory provides answers to. For it is simply impossible to explain the appearance of the statue using official history.

Other legends say that the Sphinx was created by people from the legendary Atlantis. In principle, this theory is practically no different from aliens, because... According to many legends, the Atlanteans themselves were natives of Mars or Venus.

Sphinx as one of nature's creations

According to one theory, the Sphinx was created directly by nature. Traveling through the Libyan desert, scientists were able to notice incredible things. The fact is that there they discovered large limestone hills. And the most incredible thing is that in appearance they are incredibly reminiscent of the same Sphinx from the Giza complex.

Of course, it is likely that the Sphinx was created precisely by the winds, which destroyed a huge piece of limestone in the correct shape, and then the statue was restored, and the pharaohs Khafre and Cheops just restored it. This is another theory that more or less explains the origin of the statue. It’s not for nothing that they say: “breaking is not building.”

And this saying fits perfectly with this situation, because it is one thing to make a statue from scratch, and quite another thing to send tens of thousands of workers to slightly trim the statue. The first is practically impossible, while the second is quite realistic and possible, even 5000 years ago.

Cat care

You also need to take care of your pet's teeth every day.
Due to the characteristics of the breed, no matter what color, the animal’s skin is sensitive and requires daily care. The sebaceous glands are actively working, so it is recommended to wipe them with damp wipes or a towel. Particular attention should be paid to the fold area. Bathing is sufficient once a week. Ears should be cleaned with cotton swabs daily. It is also worth rinsing your eyes, since Sphynx cats do not have eyelashes and the mucous membrane of the visual apparatus can become infected. It is recommended to brush your cat's teeth every day.

If Sphynx children need their nails trimmed for the first time, this should be done by a veterinarian.

How old is the Great Sphinx really?

Here we again come up against theories of the origin of the Sphinx. However, there are not as many dates as it might seem at first glance. That is, the official history says that the Sphinx was created around 2500 BC, along with the pyramids of Giza.

And if we take into account the theory of the Sphinx’s self-manifestation, and the fact that Khafre and Cheops only corrected the statue, then this is quite likely. This partly explains the traces of erosion, because if the Sphinx was originally created with the help of desert winds, then it is likely that it stood as a blank for many millennia, then, 5000 years ago, it was simply slightly adjusted.

However, there is one detail that completely rejects these ideas. The fact is that traces of water erosion were found on the sides of the statue. This suggests that the Sphinx was already created at a time when Egypt had non-desert weather and rained regularly. And judging by history, similar weather existed in Egypt at least 7-12 thousand years ago.

In addition, some scientists even put forward theories that the Sphinx was in the complex even during the time of the Flood. And the supporters of this theory are right in their own way. The fact is that some scientists completely reject this theory, saying that the Egyptians simply dug a Nile canal at the foot of the Sphinx. But this theory only partially answers the questions.

The fact is that if a canal had really been dug to the Sphinx, then the trace of water would have been approximately the same. And there are a lot of them, on a 20-meter statue. This suggests that there was a time when the Sphinx was almost completely covered with water. Gradually it settled, leaving more and more traces on the statue. And if you believe this theory, then the Sphinx is more than 35 thousand years old.

If you believe in the alien theory, then it also confirms the more ancient period of construction of the Sphinx. Officially, the history of Egypt begins with the predynastic period, in the 5th-6th millennium BC. In addition, Egyptian mythology mentions the golden time of the reign of the god Ra, and it is known for sure that it was long before the unification of Egypt. So it is likely that the Sphinx was built around 10,000 BC.

By the way, the UFO theory also includes the fact that the aliens themselves, represented by the gods of Ancient Egypt, could have used a limestone blank to recreate from it a full-fledged image of the Sphinx, in its present form.

Cat character

Several pets get along very well with each other.
There are misconceptions that red sphinxes are evil cats. But, despite its unusual appearance, the cat has a calm and kind character. The behavior is very energetic and playful, which is why owners buy a large number of toys. Pets require attention from the owner, but never damage objects or furniture. If animals find themselves alone for a long time, they are capable of falling into depression from prolonged loneliness. Another feature is that they communicate well with other cats and dogs. They recommend taking them into families with children: sphinxes never hurt children. Their habits are calm and the animals easily make contact. Pets cannot stand screams that depress them. They are easy to train. The hunting instinct is undeveloped, which is why cats do not have whiskers. In general, the character of sphinxes is extremely friendly and flexible.

Little-known facts about the Sphinx

It goes without saying that such an amazing statue will raise a lot of questions, theories and all kinds of assumptions, and we will now introduce you to the most popular of them in our article.

Buried in the sand

For a long time it was believed that only the head remained of the Sphinx. Presumably, this happened after the fragmentation of united Egypt and the subsequent conquests of the country by new conquerors. Only in 1925 was the Sphinx completely cleared of sand, and Napoleon, who arrived in Egypt in 1798, saw only its head. According to legend, it was on his order that the figure’s nose was shot down by a cannon shot.

Nasal deprivation

We all know that the modern Great Sphinx is noseless. Initially, this act was attributed to Napoleon, but many sources say that the Sphinx lost its nose long before the French emperor.

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According to one legend, the Sphinx’s nose simply fell off as a result of natural processes and erosion, but there is a legend according to which a madman, seeing how the Egyptians brought gifts to the Sphinx, disfigured his nose with a hammer and chisel. And indeed, on the face of the statue there are actually traces of driven stakes, in the areas of the nostrils, as if someone actually tried to artificially deprive the statue of its nose.

The Sphinx was not built, it was cut out

Not many people know, but in fact the Sphinx was not built just like the pyramids. It was carved from a single, huge piece of limestone. However, this does not detract from the greatness of its builder, whoever they were.

Secret hall under the statue's paw

If you are interested in mysticism, predictions and paranormal phenomena, then you are probably familiar with the name of Edgar Cayce, a famous seer from the USA. Many of his predictions came true, but one of them still remains a mystery, and it concerns the Great Sphinx. Cayce claimed that under the front paw of the Sphinx there was a library that stored the data of people from Atlantis.

According to Casey, the Sphinx was built in 10500 BC by the Atlanteans. And, if you believe his visions from the future, the found archives of the Atlanteans will forever change the human world and our understanding of it. If you believe the legend, then it contains esoteric knowledge and the complete history from the beginning of time, told by the surviving Atlanteans.

In 1997, Joe Jahoda and Dr. Joseph Shore conducted seismological studies and obtained mind-blowing results. They actually found empty rooms exactly in the place Casey pointed out. At the same time, despite all the arguments of the Egyptian authorities, they did not believe at all that these rooms were of natural origin. Are there any caves with ideal 90 degree angles?

Sphinx diagram

However, the Egyptian authorities forbade them, and subsequently all other archaeological scientists, to carry out any excavations in the area of ​​the Sphinx, due to the fact that it was already collapsing due to natural conditions and exhaust gases reaching it from Cairo. Whether this is really so, or whether the Egyptian authorities say less than they know, we probably won’t know, just as we won’t know what is hidden in the rooms under the paws of the Sphinx.

The Sphinx originally had the head of an animal

We have already mentioned this in the article, but we have not told you everything. The fact is that different sources say different things. For example, that the statue originally had the head of a jackal, the same one that Anubis has in mythology. And such a statue fits much more into the real state of affairs, because... the position of the Sphinx's paws is more reminiscent of that of a dog or jackal.

Sources also say that the Sphinx originally had the head of a scorpion, symbolizing the god Ra at night. Well, other sources say that the Sphinx was originally created by a lion, with a reference to the constellation of the same name in space.

Tomb of Osiris

Osiris is one of the most revered gods of the Heliopolis nine, but he is considered to be a mythical character. However, some legends say that the Sphinx guards the tomb in which rests none other than Osiris himself. If you believe modern history, the grave has a purely symbolic meaning, but for this it was necessary to drain a lot of water that flooded the mines and, interestingly, not all have been drained yet.

Fans of foreign theories believe that Osiris was one of the aliens who received the status of a god on earth, and that in his mines there is a portal to their world.

Sphinx on Mars

The photographs taken in 1976 during Operation Viking 1 add another coin to the coin box of lovers of foreign theories.

But here everything is even more confusing and interesting. From year to year, the photograph of the face turns out less and less clear.

If you believe in conspiracy theories, then the government is hiding traces of an alien civilization on Mars and artificially covering its tracks, and also processing photographs in such a way that the image of the face becomes less and less clear.

This is the Sphinx, mysterious and enigmatic, majestic and indestructible, a character in many legends, tales and myths, keeper of secret knowledge and guardian to the world of the dead. This concludes our article. We hope that

Health status

Most pets have strong immunity, but due to the fact that dark gray or black adult Sphynx cats do not have hair, they are prone to colds. Therefore, it is not recommended to leave drafts in the room so as not to harm the pet. The lack of hair makes the breed vulnerable to dermatitis, lichen and acne. But the absence of lint makes it possible to identify such disorders in the first stages and cure them in time.

It is necessary to ensure that the animal does not lie on too hot batteries to avoid burns.

The other extreme is burns. Pink little sphinxes love to be warm, but you need to control their exposure to the sun so that they do not get sunburned. Hot radiators and kettles pose a danger to animals, as they can burn the skin. But it’s worth remembering that a cat’s body temperature reaches 39 degrees, so don’t be afraid if he seems too hot.

A common problem for Sphynx dogs is ear mites. Therefore, the condition of the auricle should be checked regularly and systematically cleaned. Entropion occurs - turning in of the eyelids. The presence of the disease can be determined by profuse lacrimation. It is necessary to contact a veterinarian in time to preserve the Sphynx’s vision. An important part of life is the cat’s diet: if the pet is malnourished or transmits diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Only a veterinarian treats animals, and independent attempts at therapy can be harmful.