22 Various Sphinx Illustration Artworks

Our culture has been formed and developed through the various mythological stories of ancient people. One of these mythological and magical creatures that has never failed to amaze us are the stories of Sphinx. A sphinx is a creature with, as a minimum, the body of a lion and the head of a human or a cat. Many versions of the Sphinx has been created including those of the Egyptians and Greeks. The sphinx is, popularly known in Greek tradition, to be mythicised as treacherous and merciless. Those who cannot answer her riddle suffer a fate typical in such mythological stories, as they are killed and eaten by this ravenous monster. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyptian sphinx is typically shown as a man (an androsphinx). According to European stories, the Sphinx was thought of as a guardian often flanking the entrances to temples.

This 22 Sphinx Artworks showcases some cool and unique interpretation of the Sphinx in modern times. Browse through the collection and let one of the most popular mythological creature unfold right before your eyes. Enjoy!!!

Sphinx’s Day Off

By: sandara
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Sphinx

By: mltc
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Sphinx Pendant

By: Flying-Fox
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Sphinx of the Ancients

By: ArchLimit
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If I was a Sphinx

By: Rhynn
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Sphinx

By: Sedeptra
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Sphinx of Magosi

By: namesjames
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Sphinx Keeper of Knowledge

By: JustOrangee
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Sphinx

By: ScottPurdy
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Sphinx

By: Lyvelin
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Sphinx

By: c3rmen
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Sphinx Design

By: Rainroad
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Sphinx Lady Thing

By: Nehvah
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Sphinx

By: Viviengros
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The Criosphinx

By: Vyrilien
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Vulture Sphinx

By: D-MAC
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Sphinx

By: Weatherduck
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Will-o’-The-Wisp

By: Grypwolf
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Glare

By: Fagberry
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Lamassu

By: aeryael
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Camille

By: Rhynn
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Are You On Your Way To Thebes?

By: DimeSpin
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Generally the role of sphinxes is associated with architectural structures such as royal tombs or religious temples.