Mysterious Sphinx Quiz (1) Test your knowledge about the enigmatic creature, the Sphinx, in this trivia quiz with 11 questions. remus2009 published on February 260 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 What mythical creature is the Sphinx often depicted as? Lion with human head Dragon with wings Mermaid with tail 2/11 In Greek mythology, who is the famous Sphinx known for terrorizing? Oedipus Hercules Perseus 3/11 Where are the most famous Sphinx statues located? Giza, Egypt Athens, Greece Rome, Italy 4/11 What is the Sphinx's riddle to travelers in Greek mythology? What goes on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening? What has a head, a tail, but no body? I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I? 5/11 What is the role of the Sphinx in ancient Egyptian religion? Guardian of tombs and temples Bringer of good luck Messenger of the gods 6/11 In popular culture, what is the name of the Sphinx in 'The Neverending Story'? Morpheus Mickey Moria 7/11 What is the traditional color of the Sphinx? Sandstone Black Limestone 8/11 What is the female Sphinx called in Greek mythology? Olympia Cassiopeia Athena 9/11 In 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', what does Harry face with riddles akin to a Sphinx? The Triwizard Tournament A boggart The Golden egg task 10/11 What architectural feature is the Sphinx known for? Missing nose Missing ears Missing tail 11/11 What is the name of the Sphinx in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series? Aslan Reepicheep Shift
