Sphynx
Sphinx or Sphynx can refer to: more...
- In Egyptian and Greek mythology, the Sphinx is an iconic image of a recumbent lion with a human head.
- The Great Sphinx of Giza is a giant Sphinx statue near the Great Pyramids.
- A genus of moths; see hawk moth.
- Among cat-fanciers, a Sphynx is a breed of hairless cat.
- In space exploration, Sphinx is an American test satellite.
- In weaponry, Sphinx Systems is a Swiss pistol manufacturer.
- Sphinxes in fantasy literature are based on the traditional mythological examples.
- In computing, Sphinx is a free voice recognition engine.
- In astronomy, Sphinx is the name of a GOTO telescope produced by Vixen.
- On the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli, the site of the Battle of Gallipoli, there is a rock formation called the Sphinx.
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