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Greek Sphinx
The statue of this Archaic Sphinx (570-550 BC) was found in the city of Spata. The sphinx is a mythical creature. It has the body of a lion, the wings of a bird, and the head of a woman. The body of the sphinx is shown in profile, while the head turns to the front. It wears a garland on its head and a necklace around its neck.
The sphinx is made of Pentelic marble. It is on display in a small archaeological museum located at the Athens International Airport (iPhone SE).
Greek Sphinx
The statue of this Archaic Sphinx (570-550 BC) was found in the city of Spata. The sphinx is a mythical creature. It has the body of a lion, the wings of a bird, and the head of a woman. The body of the sphinx is shown in profile, while the head turns to the front. It wears a garland on its head and a necklace around its neck.
The sphinx is made of Pentelic marble. It is on display in a small archaeological museum located at the Athens International Airport (iPhone SE).