Keith Hernandez

I remember, as a kid, I couldn't wait to get my library card, get my first book. There was a sphinx on the cover, and I figured I was going to read about the Egyptians. But it was this archeology. It was so dry. But I forced myself to read it because it was my first book out of the library. Should have gotten a 'Hardy Boys.

American Athlete

Claire Foy

In the first two episodes, before she becomes Queen, I could be a lot freer with my emotions, but as the series goes on, she develops an armour in order to cope with her circumstances. She has to be a sphinx, which must be so hard. Imagine never being able to shout, 'Shut up,' or cry, even in front of your own family.

English Actress

Saul Steinberg

A beautiful woman can be painted as a totem only; not as a woman, but as a Madonna, a queen, a sphinx.

American Artist

Zahi Hawass

The sphinx will always have to be looked after.

Egyptian Scientist

The word 'sphinx' originates from Greek mythology, symbolizing wisdom and mystery.

Ancient Origin

'Sphinx' often refers to the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza, a major Egyptian monument.

Cultural Icon

In modern contexts, a 'sphinx' may symbolize a guardian or protector with a mysterious aura.

Mystical Creature

Used metaphorically, 'sphinx' describes a person who's hard to understand or read.

Personified Mystery

A 'real sphinx' implies someone's presence is felt strongly despite their silence.

Quiet Intensity

In literature, calling someone a 'sphinx' can suggest an underlying, unsolved enigma.

Literary Usage

'Sphinx' refers not only to mythology but also to a real family of moths.

Not Only Mythical

When learning about insects, 'sphinx' could mean a moth, often seen at dusk.

Nature's Sphinx

 jumping yeah what he's right across from me and I said Peter I've got I've got one orange on the flanges he's like what I was like orange on the wings he looks at this he goes dude you have the first ever photo of a giant sphinx moth