cri·o·sphinx

(krī′ə-sfĭngks′)

A sphinx with the head of a ram.

[Greek krīos, ram; see ker- in Indo-European roots + sphinx.]

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Translations

criosphinx

References in periodicals archive

The criosphinx (or ram-headed sphinx) is carved in a similar style to those at the famous Khonshu Temple at the huge Karnak complex, according to experts.

Crio sphinx linked to King Tut's grandfather discovered

The discovery also included a large criosphinx statue.

Ancient New Kingdom's sandstone workshop discovered in Aswan

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, said that the mission also discovered a large criosphinx (ram-headed sphinx) carved in a style comparable to the criosphinxes located south of Khonsu Temple at Karnak.

Sandstone workshop uncovered at Gebel El-Silsila, Aswan

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