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ArtistJesus and the Lion sitting over him like the Sphinx in the sky
Cody's Eye Discerning Evil- This is how Spirit Protects Me.
Intellectual Capacity to Rule,
The Sphinx symbolizes a potent combination of wisdom, strength, and guardianship, acting as a divine protector in Egyptian tradition and an enigmatic, perilous riddle-master in Greek mythology. Featuring a lion’s body and a human head, it represents the union of intellect and raw power, often serving as a guardian of sacred spaces.
Key Symbolic Meanings:\
Guardianship & Protection: In Egypt, Sphinxes were placed at tombs and temples to guard sacred areas and represent royal power.
Wisdom & Intellect: The human head, often representing a pharaoh, symbolizes the intellectual capacity to rule.
Strength & Power: The lion’s body embodies physical strength and ferocity.
Mystery & Enigma: Known for the "Riddle of the Sphinx," it symbolizes the unknowable, life’s secrets, and challenges that require intellect to overcome.
Duality (Egyptian vs. Greek):
Egyptian: Male-headed, benevolent, and a symbol of divine, solar power (representing the sun god Horemakhet).
Greek: Female-headed, winged, and dangerous, representing a destructive force that tests humanity.