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What creature, often depicted with the body of a lion and the head of a human, guarded ancient Egyptian tombs and temples?
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Griffin
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- Griffin
- Sphinx
- Chimera
- Minotaur
Explanation & Context
The Sphinx is a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head, famously associated with ancient Egyptian mythology and riddles.
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