Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What mythological creature has the head of a human and the body of a lion?"
...The sphinx is a legendary creature associated with ancient Egypt and Greece, characterized by the head of a human and the body of a lion. In Egyptian mythology, the sphinx symbolized royal power, protection, and divine authority—most famously embodied by the Great Sphinx of Giza. In Greek mythology, the sphinx took on a more menacing role, posing riddles to travelers and destroying those who failed to answer correctly. Despite regional variations, the combination of a human head and lion’s body remains central to the sphinx’s mythological identity.
