Naxian Sphinx of Delphi

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The Sphinx dedicated to the oracle of Delphi by the state of Naxos, c. 560 BCE. Originally, it was placed atop a 10 m tall Ionic column. (Delphi Archaeological Museum).

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Mark Cartwright
Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

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Cartwright, M. (2012, September 07). Naxian Sphinx of Delphi. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/872/naxian-sphinx-of-delphi/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Naxian Sphinx of Delphi." World History Encyclopedia, September 07, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/872/naxian-sphinx-of-delphi/.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Naxian Sphinx of Delphi." World History Encyclopedia, 07 Sep 2012, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/872/naxian-sphinx-of-delphi/.

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