A Matter of Protection in Egypt
The famous Great Sphinx at the Pyramid of Giza is the world’s most ancient sphinx, built in 2500BC. The sphinx is a figure which could be found in Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, Etruscan and Anatolian civilizations, as well as in the traditions of the Far East and South America. A sphinx is a creature which is a blend of humans and various animals, and holds numerous meanings, depending on the characteristics of the animal and human which make up the sphinx. They are generally used for the protection of cities or holy places.
It is a Matter of…
You have now been presented with the opportunity to create your own personal protector. Choose your animal according to its characteristics, and personalize your sphinx however you wish. For example, you can choose a magpie as a protector which wears out those that surround you without using any physical force. To have protection both on land and in water, just choose an amphibian or a turtle, which is the ancestor of Aikido, and provides protection without attack. Whether it is a camel, a moat, or a sphinx, they all amount to the same thing - protection!
