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[[File:ACOD_Naxian_Sphinx.jpg|thumb|250px|Naxian Sphinx]] | [[File:ACOD_Naxian_Sphinx.jpg|thumb|250px|Naxian Sphinx]] | ||
The '''Naxian Sphinx''' is a marble statue of a [[Sphinx ]] | The '''Naxian Sphinx''' is a marble statue of a [[Sphinx ]] within the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] in [[Phokis]], [[Greece]], placed southeast of the [[Temple of Apollo, Delphi|Temple of Apollo]]. | ||
It was consecrated by the [[Naxos|Naxians]] as a votive in memory of their privilege to consult with the [[Pythia]] before the others.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | It was consecrated by the [[Naxos Island|Naxians]] as a votive in memory of their privilege to consult with the [[Pythia]] before the others.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] | During the [[Peloponnesian War]] the statue was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="ACOD" /> | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 31 January 2019
The Naxian Sphinx is a marble statue of a Sphinx within the Sanctuary of Delphi in Phokis, Greece, placed southeast of the Temple of Apollo.
It was consecrated by the Naxians as a votive in memory of their privilege to consult with the Pythia before the others.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War the statue was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[1]