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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 is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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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. 17 May 2022.
