Sphinx

The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, symbolizing wisdom and mystery. In Greek mythology, it posed a deadly riddle to travelers and devoured those who failed to answer correctly. Oedipus famously solved the riddle, leading to the Sphinx's defeat and his rise as king of Thebes. The Sphinx remains a powerful icon of enigma and knowledge across cultures, including the famous Great Sphinx of Giza.