Sphynx

Sphinx or Sphynx can refer to: more...

• In Egyptian and Greek mythology, the Sphinx is an iconic image of a recumbent lion with a human head.
• The Great Sphinx of Giza is a giant Sphinx statue near the Great Pyramids.
• A genus of moths; see hawk moth.
• Among cat-fanciers, a Sphynx is a breed of hairless cat.
• In space exploration, Sphinx is an American test satellite.
• In weaponry, Sphinx Systems is a Swiss pistol manufacturer.
• Sphinxes in fantasy literature are based on the traditional mythological examples.
• In computing, Sphinx is a free voice recognition engine.
• In astronomy, Sphinx is the name of a GOTO telescope produced by Vixen.
• On the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli, the site of the Battle of Gallipoli, there is a rock formation called the Sphinx.

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