The Sphinx is a dangerous beast with a human head on the body of a lion.[1]
About[]
Egyptian Sphinxes are very intelligent creatures with the ability to speak. They like to speak in puzzles and riddles. For this reason, witches and wizards have used the sphinx to guard their valuables and secret hideaways for thousands of years because they will test anyone trying to access to the property.[1] However, they are dangerous if what they are guarding is threatened by a thief or intruder or anyone who gives the wrong answer. This is why they have received the beast classification and a high level of dangerousness.[2] They do not usually attack unless provoked.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts (Sphinx)
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Introduction (What is a Beast?)