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What creature from Greek mythology had the body of a lion and the head of a woman, and posed riddles?
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Chimera
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- Chimera
- Sphinx
- Medusa
- Siren
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The Sphinx in Greek mythology is a mythical creature with the head of a human, the body of a lion, and sometimes the wings of a bird, known for posing riddles.
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