criosphinx

/kraɪˈɒsfɪŋks/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythological creature with the head of a ram or a goat and the body of a lion, typically depicted as a symbol of the sun god in ancient Egyptian art.

“The criosphinx stood guard at the entrance of the temple, its imposing presence a testament to the power of the sun god.”

Synonyms

  • ram-headed lion
  • sphinx

Antonyms

  • abyssinian