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Mythical Beasts Unearthed: Mystery of the Sphinx
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Mystery of the Sphinx
Episode 5  |  SBS  |  March 26, 2021

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9-10 11-12
Classification: Parental Guidance Classification: Parental Guidance

The Sphinx, a monstrous living statue and a terrifying human-lion hybrid. These great mythical beasts inspired both awe and respect, but also fear. They bore the faces of Egyptian pharaohs, who believed these creatures could grant them huge power. What inspired this formidable mutant? Why was it created? And what role did it play in the pharaoh's quest for immortality?

The Sphinx, a monstrous living statue and a terrifying human-lion hybrid. These great mythical beasts inspired both awe and respect, but also fear. They bore the faces of Egyptian pharaohs, who believed these creatures could grant them huge power. What inspired this formidable mutant? Why was it created? And what role did it play in the pharaoh's quest for immortality?

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