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Mythology
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What creature, part lion and part eagle, is often depicted as a guardian in ancient mythologies?
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Sphinx
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- Sphinx
- Griffin
- Centaur
- Harpy
Explanation & Context
The griffin is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and an eagle's talons as its front feet.
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