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The '''Naxian Sphinx''' is a [[marble]] statue of a [[Sphinx ]] atop a pillar within the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] in [[Phokis]], [[Greece]], placed next to the [[Temple of Apollo, Delphi|temple]] of [[Apollo]]. | The '''Naxian Sphinx''' is a [[marble]] statue of a [[Sphinx ]] atop a pillar within the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] in [[Phokis]], [[Greece]], placed next to the [[Temple of Apollo, Delphi|temple]] of [[Apollo]]. | ||
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The monument was consecrated by the [[Naxos Island|Naxians]] as a votive in memory of their privilege to consult with the [[Pythia]] before others.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Phokis|Phokis: Naxian Sphinx]]</ref> | The monument was consecrated by the [[Naxos Island|Naxians]] as a votive in memory of their privilege to consult with the [[Pythia]] before others.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Phokis|Phokis: Naxian Sphinx]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the statue was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the statue was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:47, 22 September 2026
The Naxian Sphinx is a marble statue of a Sphinx atop a pillar within the Sanctuary of Delphi in Phokis, Greece, placed next to the temple of Apollo.
History[edit | edit source]
The monument was consecrated by the Naxians as a votive in memory of their privilege to consult with the Pythia before others.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War, the statue was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The model of this statue is widely used throughout Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, including as a figurehead for the ship Adrestia.