Sphinx Physiology

The ability to use the abilities of a sphinx. Variation of Mythical Bestiary and Feline Physiology.
==Capabilities==
The user is or has the ability to take on the form of a sphinx, a mythical creature with, the body of a lion and the head of a human or a cat.
In Greek tradition, sphinxes have the haunches of a lion, the wings of a great bird, and the face of a woman (a gynosphinx), mythicized as treacherous and merciless. Those who cannot answer her riddle suffer a fate typical in such mythological stories, as they are killed and eaten by this ravenous monster.
Unlike the Greek sphinx, which was a woman, the Egyptian sphinx is typically shown as a man (an androsphinx), in addition, the Egyptian sphinx was viewed as benevolent in contrast to the malevolent Greek version and was thought of as a guardian often flanking the entrances to temples.
Modern sphinxes tend to combine the riddling and feminine appearance of the Greek sphinx with the less violent temperament of the Egyptian sphinx, but one repeating pattern is that sphinxes are guardians and secret-keepers.
==Applications==
*Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Intelligence
*Feline Physiology
**Camouflage
**Claw Retraction
**Enhanced/Supernatural Condition
***Enhanced Agility
***Enhanced Balance
***Enhanced Flexibility
***Enhanced Leap
***Enhanced Senses
***Enhanced Speed
***Enhanced Strength
**Hyper Climbing
**Night Vision
**Predator Instinct
**Super Bite
*Riddle Mastery
*Guardian
*Spiritual Awareness
*Unnatural Size
==Variations==
*Alpha Beast: The Sphinx often acts as the boss of bosses regarding mythical creatures.
**Animal Emerging
*Encyclopedic Knowledge
**Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Wisdom
*Magic
*Lunar/Solar Energy Absorption
**Lunar/Solar Empowerment
*Nemean Lion Physiology; Rare
*Sand Mode
**Sand Mimicry
*Unique Fur: A sphinx's pelt is usually made of bronze, making it impervious to projectiles and most melee weapons.
*Wing Manifestation/Flight
===Types of Sphinxes:===
*Androsphinx/Gynosphinx: Human Physiology
*Criosphinx: Caprine Physiology
*Hierocosphinx: Raptor Physiology
==Associations==
*Chimerism
*Egyptian Deity
*Greek Deity
*Mythical Bestiary
==Known Users==
See Also: Riddling Sphinx.
==Gallery==
PIB SPHINX 01.jpeg|Sphinx (The Adventures of Puss in Boots)
Safiya.webp|Safiya (AFK Arena)
Sphinx assassins-creed-odyssey.jpg|Sphinx (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
Nefertimon b.jpeg|Nefertimon (Digimon)
AncientSphinxmon b.jpg|AncientSphinxmon (Digimon)
Sphinx ID S7E18.png|Sphinx (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
Sphinx.jpg|Sphinx (Hercules: The Animated Series)
Chaos Aladdin show.jpg|Chaos (Aladdin: The Animated Series)
First gate of the southern oracle.jpg|Guardians of The Southern Oracle (The Neverending Story)
Sphinx OP.jpg|Sphinx (One Piece)
Sphinx (Pathfinder).jpg|Sphinx (Pathfinder)
Sphinx Riordan.jpg|Sphinx (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
Scratch Promo.jpg|Scratch (Skylanders)
File:Sphinx (Flying She-Beast).png|Sphinx (Class of the Titans)
Sphinx (Sofia the First).png|Sphinx (Sofia the First)
Sphinx (Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy).JPG|Sphinx (Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy)
Monsterous Sphinx.jpg|A winged sphinx
Inkadu-0.jpg|Sphinx (Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers)
MMPR King Sphinx.jpg|King Sphinx (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
Guardian Sphinx.png|Guardian Sphinx (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Meopatra.png|Meopatra (Yo-kai Watch) is a centaur-like Yokai that is based on a sphinx.
Salamander Sphinx GM.png|Salamander Sphinx (Toriko)
File:Tevor.webp|Tevor (Dislyte), who holds the power of the Sphinx.
File:Triamid Sphinx (Yu-Gi-Oh!).png|Triamid Sphinx (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
File:Pharaonic Guardian Sphinx (Yu-Gi-Oh!).png|Pharaonic Guardian Sphinx (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Category:Powers
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Category:Monster Physiology
Category:Egyptian Mythology
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