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Sphinx

Ancient Greek and Roman mythology

Phraseologism: Sphinx.

Meaning: A mysterious, incomprehensible person.

Origin: From ancient Greek mythology. Sphinx - a creature with the body of a lion, with the wings of a bird, the face and chest of a woman. According to the ancient Greek poet Hesiod (VIII-VII centuries BC) in his "Theogony", the Sphinx, sitting on a high rock near the city of Thebes. asked the same question to all travelers passing by: who walks on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening? Those who could not solve this riddle, the Sphinx killed. The correct answer to this question was found only by the future ruler of the city of Thebes, Oedipus. He said that it was a man, that is, a child, an adult and an old man, leaning on a staff. Then the Sphinx, as a sign of his own defeat, took his own life. Hence the expression "the riddle of the Sphinx" - something incomprehensible, unsolved (iron.).

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