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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).
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, September 07). Naxian Sphinx of Delphi. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/872/naxian-sphinx-of-delphi/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Naxian Sphinx of Delphi." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified 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. World History Encyclopedia, 07 Sep 2012. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
