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Who Solved the Riddle of the Sphinx?

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 by Richard
Who solved the riddle of the Sphinx

In ancient Greece, it was said that the Sphinx was the main guard to the city of Thebes, and all travellers who wished to enter the city were required to solve one of the Sphinx’s riddles in order to be granted entry.  But what is the riddle of the Sphinx? And who solved the riddle … Read more

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